Pink Bourbon coffee from Finca La Indonesia in Nariño, La Union, Colombia, grown at 1870 meters elevation. Processed via selective washing with ozonated water, dry fermentation, and extended drying on beds. The coffee offers a clean cup with light acidity and floral notes, showcasing the precision harvest and careful processing methods employed by farmer Frank Torres.
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.
