This coffee originates from the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos, specifically from the Paksong, Laongam and Thateng Districts. It is grown and wash-processed by the Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative, a farmers' cooperative established in 2007 consisting of approximately 1,855 coffee growing households across 55 villages. The coffee features tasting notes of nutmeg, lemongrass, and orange peel, with a nutty and sweet profile complemented by slight herbaceous notes and hints of bitterness. This is a clean tasting, easy-drinking coffee that represents specialty coffee production from the Asian region.
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.
