This coffee is a single origin Geisha from Finca Santa Margarita in Guatemala. The farm was founded in 1838 by Thomas Wyld and has been in the family for four generations. Today, the farm spans 2,320 hectares with 812 hectares dedicated to coffee production, featuring Geisha, Caturra, Sarchimor, and Catimor varieties. The farm is notably operated largely by women, from coffee pickers to those managing the grafting program, farm school, and health clinic. Environmental sustainability is a key focus, utilizing compost-based soil nutrition and high shade coverage. The coffee features bright, floral tasting notes of peach and jasmine with a creamy, velvety body.
Alvarium Roasting launched in January 2022 as a sister venture of Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain, Connecticut. The business is owned by Kate Bugnacki, Michael Larson, and Brian Bugnacki, with Jacob Failla directing roasting operations. All coffee is roasted to order weekly and sourced ethically from multiple countries, with the blends carrying bee and nature themed names that reflect the parent brand's identity. The roastery operates a retail café at its New Britain headquarters alongside a second location at the GastroPark in West Hartford, and the partnership with the brewery creates opportunities for beer and coffee collaborations.
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