This washed red caturra from Carlos Esteban Cortes in Nariño, Colombia, grows at 2,150 meters altitude. The coffee balances structure and clarity with a bold, clean cup. It features notes of kiwi, chocolate orange, and honeysuckle, reflecting meticulous care and traditional farming practices that emphasize plant health and cherry selection.
Metric Coffee emerged in 2013 from a partnership between Darko Arandjelovic, formerly of Caffe Streets, and Xavier Alexander, an Intelligentsia roaster since 2009. Operating from the West Fulton neighborhood of Chicago, Metric roasts on a meticulously restored 1961 Probat drum roaster, maintaining equipment that speaks to the roastery's appreciation for craft and precision. The company's recent expansion with Milli by Metric in a century old Avondale building reflects Metric's growth while staying true to its focus on quality, consistency, and ecological mindfulness in every roasted batch.
