From Piendamo, Cauca region in Colombia at 1950 meters elevation, this SL28 variety coffee undergoes advanced processing including ozonated water cleaning, UV light microbial reduction, ultrasound opening, and anaerobic fermentation with yeast in a pressure-controlled environment for 52 hours, followed by washing and controlled drying. The coffee presents bursts of grape candy and grape soda with a sweet buttery finish.
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.
