This coffee is from the Huila region of Colombia, sourced from 60 small farmers at elevations between 1650-2000 meters. The varieties include Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo. It is a washed coffee decaffeinated using ethyl acetate, a naturally occurring compound derived from fermenting sugar cane. This process preserves the origin character and requires less energy usage as processing is done in Colombia before transport. The coffee features sweetness, dried berry notes, and a distinct caramel finish.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Vajra and Cara Rich with the goal of building a world class roasting company in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. The team of 50 roasts on modified vintage Probat drum roasters fitted with highly customised systems and state of the art software for precision control. Boxcar purchases coffee at prices three to four times above Fair Trade levels through direct relationships with growers, and organic beans make up 30 to 45 percent of their yearly purchasing. The business runs two retail café locations with integrated bakeries in Boulder alongside a full service wholesale programme serving accounts nationwide.
