This is a single-origin Mexican Chiapas coffee grown in the southern region of Mexico at altitudes of 1200-1750 meters above sea level. The coffee is grown in the shade of trees that provide a unique microclimate. The region has a tropical and humid climate with frequent rainfall and mild temperatures throughout the year. This is a dark roasted, washed processed Arabica coffee with a flavor profile featuring notes of toasted nuts, cocoa powder, citrus, and raisins. The coffee has mild acidity, medium body, and a smooth flavor profile with rich and deep taste characteristics.
Andrew Schittone and Adriana Cabrera founded Riposo Coffee Roasters after a 2019 trip to Italy reignited their shared love of coffee. Andrew's Italian heritage and Adriana's family roots in Puerto Rican coffee farming, where her grandmother operated a farm on the island, give the roastery a personal foundation that runs deeper than most. They started roasting in their garage, spent two years building the business, and opened their first retail location in Rumson, New Jersey in November 2023. The name Riposo nods to the Italian tradition of the mid afternoon pause, and the roasting reflects that sensibility: small batch, unhurried, with both single origin offerings and a classic Italian espresso blend in the lineup.
