This coffee is from Region Tarrazú, Costa Rica, produced by various smallholders and processed at the Beneficio San Diego Mill. It is grown at altitudes between 1450-1750 meters. The coffee undergoes lactic anaerobic fermentation, a semi-washed process pioneered in Costa Rica that transforms sugars into lactic acid for enhanced sweetness and unique flavors. The varieties are Caturra and Catuai. The flavor profile features fig, yogurt, and cashew notes with a slight tanginess.
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
