This is a darker roasted coffee from Ethiopia, roasted close to second crack. It features deeper, dark chocolate undertones and a smoky-sweet finish reminiscent of s'mores by the campfire. The specific lots change throughout the year as seasons change, but this coffee maintains a consistent flavor profile. It is full-bodied with prominent dark chocolate notes.
Cat and Cloud was founded in 2016 in Santa Cruz, California by Jared Truby, Chris Baca, and Charles Jack all former barista champions and coffee competition veterans. The roastery runs a Loring S15 Falcon. The company is built around what the founders call a Making People Happy philosophy, placing hospitality at the centre of everything from café service to wholesale relationships. Three Santa Cruz locations serve the retail side, and a popular podcast launched in 2017 covers coffee, hospitality, and the culture around both. Sourcing focuses on relationship coffees and farmer partnerships through direct trade.
