This decaffeinated coffee from Peru is produced by smallholder farmers who are members of cooperatives focused on sustainability, fair trade, and community empowerment. The coffee is grown in regions such as Cajamarca, Cusco, San Martín, and Junín. Peru is one of the world's leading exporters of organic coffee, with many farms using traditional, low-input agricultural practices suited to the country's mountainous terrain. After harvest, the coffee is decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process, a chemical-free method that preserves flavor integrity. The cup profile features notes of toasted marshmallow, peanut butter, and milk chocolate, with gentle balanced acidity and a well-rounded body.
Brio Coffeeworks was founded in mid 2014 by Nate and Magdalena Van Dusen and operates as a woman owned specialty roastery in Burlington, Vermont's South End Arts District. The team roasts on a Diedrich IR 12 and follows a roast to order model, shipping or hand delivering within one to two days of production Monday through Friday. Sourcing focuses on small farms through ethical partnerships aligned with sustainability and low impact farming practices. The business is primarily wholesale focused, supplying cafés, restaurants, specialty markets, and co ops, and also serves as an authorised dealer for La Marzocco, Fetco, Mazzer, and Mahlkonig equipment with barista training to Barista Guild of America standards.
