This coffee originates from smallholder producers in the Patlanalan Community of Puebla, Mexico at elevation 1600-1800 meters. It is a blend of Mundo Novo, Sarchimor, and Yellow Caturra varieties processed using the washed method. The light-to-medium roast exhibits a rounded body with flavor notes of cinnamon, raisin, toasted almond, and tartaric acidity, creating a well-balanced cup suitable for filter and espresso brewing.
Great Minds Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by Chris and Emily Pacileo in Oakville, Connecticut, housed in the historic Old Pin Shop, a former manufacturing facility that operated for over a century. The roastery partners with sustainable farms and cooperatives worldwide, prioritizing fair trade practices and environmental responsibility across its supply chain. Great Minds roasts in small batches with a focus on continual improvement, rotating its coffee roster to keep the offering fresh and reflective of what is seasonally available. The roastery is open to the public on a limited schedule, keeping the operation focused and intentional.
