Single-origin Colombian coffee from Fincas El Placer in Quindío region, grown at 1744 meters altitude. Caturra varietal processed using Black Honey method with an innovative peach co-fermentation process involving wine yeast, dehydrated fruit, and fruit glucose for 120 hours of anaerobic fermentation. Additional 72-hour anaerobic fermentation with CO2 injection and slow drying at 40°C. Flavor profile features distinct peach notes with delicate, floral, light tea-like sweetness and hints of orange blossom.
Origin
Quindío (Colombia)
Flavor Notes
Floral, Black Tea, Peach, Sugary/Sweet, Orange Blossom
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.
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