El Diamante is a Pink Bourbon variety coffee from Montenegro, Quindio, Colombia, grown at 1400 meters elevation. The coffee undergoes an advanced experimental process: 48-hour anaerobic fermentation in whole cherry, followed by depulping and 48-hour mucilage fermentation, then 96-120 hour extended fermentation with yeast, and thermal shock treatment with hot water (45-60°C). The beans are dried on African beds for 15 days. Flavor profile features lemongrass, white lilac, citrus, orange, lime, and tangerine notes with a milky texture.
Origin
Montenegro (Colombia)
Flavor Notes
Citrus Fruit, Orange, Lime, Lemongrass, Lemon Peel, White Lilac, Tangerine
Brian Zhou runs Thoughtful Coffee as a one person nanoroaster operation in Brooklyn, New York. A software engineer by profession, Zhou financed an Aillio Bullet home roaster and built the business around three core values: transparency in pricing and process, humane relationships over profit maximization, and strict quality control. The focus is on small batch light roasts with floral, fruity, and complex profiles, sourcing unusual and distinctively processed coffees at accessible prices. Zhou documents his roasting process and collects customer feedback openly through a Substack publication, making the entire operation as legible as possible.
