A washed coffee from Anza, Antioquia, Colombia, produced by Arnulfo Caro at Hoyo Rico farm (2,100m altitude). Chiroso varietal processed with 3-4 days held in cherry in tanks followed by 8 days of underwater fermentation. Clean cup profile with delicate aromatics and crispy citric acidity. Lemongrass and citrus forward with notes of stonefruit, peach, and kumquat as the cup cools.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
