El Recreo is a Pink Bourbon variety coffee grown by Dario Rodriguez in the Huila region, municipality of Gigante, Colombia, at 1,670 meters altitude. The farm spans 16 hectares with 10 dedicated to coffee cultivation. The coffee undergoes washed processing, followed by 40 hours of fermentation and sun-drying on raised beds. The flavor profile features exotic fruitiness, cherry notes, floral characteristics, and pleasant sweetness. This coffee helped Good Life Coffee secure victory in the 'Nordics Best Roaster' competition at the Nordic Coffee Festival in spring 2024.
Good Life Coffee Roasters grew from a Helsinki café venture that Lauri Pipinen opened in 2012, eventually establishing the dedicated roastery in 2014. Lauri, a three time Finnish barista champion, brings championship pedigree to the operation and has competed in the World Coffee Championships representing Finland. The roastery's philosophy is straightforward and unpretentious: source and roast coffee that is fresh, tasty, and easy to drink. Over the years, the roastery has evolved from a small neighborhood café into an award-winning operation, earning the title of Best Roaster at the Nordic Coffee Fest in 2024.
