This coffee is produced by Maria Elsi Chavez on her farms, Finca El Placer and El Arrayán, located in the Nariño region of Colombia. The coffee is a Caturra variety grown at high altitude in the Andes. It undergoes a washed process, involving 12–14 hours of fermentation followed by a two-stage drying process on patios and raised beds. This coffee is noted for its clarity and balance, reflecting the unique microclimate of the Buesaco area.
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.
