This blend combines Colombian and El Salvadorian coffees roasted to a higher temperature for a darker, more intense profile. The Colombian component (50%) is Tatacoa from Huila region, sourced from 60 small farms at 1650-2000m elevation. The blend includes Pink Bourbon, Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo varieties processed using the washed method. The El Salvador component (50%) is Divisadero from Apeneca region at 1500m elevation, produced by Mauricio Salaverria. It features Bourbon, Pacas, and Cuzcalteco varieties, also washed processed. The flavor profile includes notes of dark caramelized sugar.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Vajra and Cara Rich with the goal of building a world class roasting company in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. The team of 50 roasts on modified vintage Probat drum roasters fitted with highly customised systems and state of the art software for precision control. Boxcar purchases coffee at prices three to four times above Fair Trade levels through direct relationships with growers, and organic beans make up 30 to 45 percent of their yearly purchasing. The business runs two retail café locations with integrated bakeries in Boulder alongside a full service wholesale programme serving accounts nationwide.
