A single origin coffee from El Vergel estate in Tolima, Colombia, part of the Black Condor Project sourced from the Bayter family farm. This coffee features a mix of Yellow and Red Caturra varieties, harvested throughout the year. It undergoes washed processing before being decaffeinated using the EA (ethyl acetate/sugarcane) process. The decaffeination method uses ethyl acetate created from fermented sugarcane, which removes caffeine while preserving the coffee's complexity and sweetness. The cup profile is syrupy and clean with a medium roast level. Cup score of 84.
Idle Hands Roasting Company is a specialty roastery in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2021 with a focus on traceability and direct producer relationships. The company sources from individual farms and washing stations, with particular depth in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone and relationships extending into Colombia and Guatemala. Idle Hands participates in coffee competitions and Cup of Excellence auctions to secure exceptional lots, and the lineup features washed Geisha varieties and other high scoring single origins. The roastery publishes an annual report detailing its sourcing and impact, reflecting a commitment to transparency that runs through every part of the operation.
