This coffee is a single origin from Myanmar, specifically grown at the Lat Pan Pin farm in Ywangan, Shan State at 1200-1350 meters altitude. The beans are Catuai varietal processed using an experimental anaerobic honey method with added yeast and jasmine extract. The cherries are double anaerobic fermented for 5 days then dried on raised beds for 10-14 days. The coffee presents jasmine and rose floral notes in the cup.
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.
