This coffee was grown by various smallholder farmers in Tarrazú, Costa Rica, and processed by Beneficio San Diego mill. It is a natural-processed coffee with Caturra and Catuai varieties, grown at elevations between 1200-1750 meters. The harvest season runs from November to March. It offers a smooth, rounded flavor with low acidity, featuring tasting notes of chocolate, plum, and honeydew melon with natural sweetness.
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.
