This Colombia coffee is produced by Nodier Andrade at Finca El Mandarino, located near La Plata in the Huila region at 1900 meters altitude. The coffee is fully washed and made from Typica and Caturra varieties. It offers an interesting flavor combination of raspberry and molasses, characteristic of this acclaimed producer who is one of only ten out of 4500 to receive a three-star rating from Caravela.
Dan Anderson and Greg Hoyt founded Dogwood Coffee Company in 2010 in Minneapolis, with Anderson making the leap from commercial real estate and Hoyt bringing commodity coffee industry experience. The roastery operates from Tyler Street NE, where production is visible behind a glass wall, and the company runs retail cafes in Northeast Minneapolis, East Lake Street, and St. Paul. A Canadian expansion launched in 2016 with a roasting facility in Winnipeg's Exchange District, housed in a renovated 1921 warehouse. Food & Wine named Dogwood the best coffee roastery in Minnesota. The guiding principle is "Coffee for Others," with an emphasis on giving value to everyone along the supply chain from growers to customers.
