This washed coffee originates from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, produced by Leonides Castro Garcia. A blend of Caturra, Catuai, and Bourbon varieties, this microlot was selected during the 2025 harvest for its exceptional cup score. The coffee displays a complex flavor profile featuring delicate dandelion and marigold floral notes, grapefruit citrus, and apricot stonefruit with lovely sweetness.
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.
