A natural-processed coffee from the Acatenango region of Guatemala, produced by Mario Alarcon at Monte De Oro farm at 1600 meters altitude. Geisha varietal grown in rich volcanic soil. Light roast with abundant red fruit and floral characteristics including cherry blossom, mandarin, orange blossom, red wine, and rose notes.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
