This coffee is from Finca Campos Hermoso in Circasia, Quindio, Colombia at 1550-1600 meters altitude, grown by Edwin Noreña. The variety is Sidra, processed using the Black Honey method. Cherries were manually selected and fermented in a low oxygen environment for 56 hours, then dry-pulped and fermented again for 48 hours before drying on raised beds for 15 days. The flavor profile features spiced florals and black tea notes.
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.
