This Milenio varietal coffee is grown by the Alvarado Family at Finca Los Tonos in Buena Vista, Rivas, Brunca, Costa Rica at 1700-1850 meters altitude. The Milenio variety is an F1 hybrid cross between Rume Sudan and Timor 2596. It undergoes Reposado Natural processing, where cherries ferment in a receiving tank for 3-4 days, then dry on raised beds for 25-30 days. The coffee features flavor notes of black currant, red wine, and cacao nibs with a pleasantly funky character. This lot placed 3rd in Costa Rica's Cup of Excellence with the Milenio variety.
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
