A washed Geisha varietal coffee from Cajamarca, Peru, produced by Francisco Rivera and Peña de León. This coffee is roasted on a BC3.5 drum profile using a hot and fast approach with extended dry time and slowed middle development. The cup presents bright acidity-forward characteristics with prominent lychee notes, a buttercream-like body, and chamomile tea with honey as it cools.
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.
