This natural-processed Ethiopian coffee originates from Adilo 1, Murago Village, Bensa in the Sidama region at 2350-2500 meters altitude. The varietal is 74158, processed at Hatessa Mini Station. Ripe cherries are dried on raised African beds for approximately 27 days with hourly turning and shading during peak sunlight. The coffee presents mango, bright funk, and wine-y flavor notes with a bright orange hue of fruit expression.
Brian Zhou runs Thoughtful Coffee as a one person nanoroaster operation in Brooklyn, New York. A software engineer by profession, Zhou financed an Aillio Bullet home roaster and built the business around three core values: transparency in pricing and process, humane relationships over profit maximization, and strict quality control. The focus is on small batch light roasts with floral, fruity, and complex profiles, sourcing unusual and distinctively processed coffees at accessible prices. Zhou documents his roasting process and collects customer feedback openly through a Substack publication, making the entire operation as legible as possible.
