This coffee is from Finca El Diviso in Bruselas, Pitalito, Huila, Colombia, grown at 1750 meters above sea level by the Lasso family. The varietal is Bourbon Sidra, a rare Arabica that was first developed in Ecuador. It is natural-processed, highlighting the fruity character of the Sidra varietal. The coffee features tropical fruit, plum, blueberry, vanilla, and peach notes with explosive acidity and a red fruit aftertaste. Harvested from October to December.
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.
