This Colombian coffee originates from Finca Milan in the Risaralda region at 1400 meters elevation. The Caturra variety undergoes an innovative nitrogen washed process involving controlled temperature fluctuations, bioreactor fermentation with ieast, bacteria, and watermelon and passionfruit must, followed by solar and mechanical drying. The beans develop notes of melon and black tea, with the black tea hues becoming more pronounced with rest.
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.
