This Milenio varietal coffee was grown and processed by the Alvarado family at Finca Los Tonos in the Brunca region of Costa Rica. The Reposado Natural processing method involves fermenting the coffee cherries in sealed containers before drying, creating pleasantly funky flavor characteristics. The Milenio is an F1 hybrid variety developed by crossing Rume Sudan and Timor 2596. The coffee grows at elevations between 1700-1850 meters above sea level in the Buena Vista de Rivas area at the foot of Chirripo, Costa Rica's tallest peak.
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.
