This coffee is from Lincang, Yunnan province in China, grown on the Autumn Amber farm at elevations above 1600 meters. It is a low-temperature natural processed coffee made from Catimor and Typica varieties. The coffee displays flavors of plum and wine with a phenol finish. The low-temperature natural process preserves clarity while building layered sweetness and depth.
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.
