This single-origin washed coffee comes from Finca Meridiano in Pichincha, Ecuador, produced by Mario Hervas. The Mejorado varietal is sourced from a 25-hectare farm where each tree has been meticulously selected and cultivated for the farm's specific micro-climate. The coffee undergoes a double washed process: in-cherry fermentation for 24-30 hours, depulping with mucilage retention, underwater fermentation for 36-40 hours, thorough washing, and 18-22 days of raised bed drying. Flavor profile features cantaloupe, stone fruits (peach and apricot), sugarcane juice, floral notes, and herbality reminiscent of marigold tea with honey.
Origin
Pichincha (Ecuador)
Flavor Notes
Peach, Honey, Cantaloupe, Sugarcane, Marigold, Apricot, Mint
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
