Colombia single-origin from Quindio region at 1610-1850 meters altitude, grown by Manuel López. Castillo varietal processed using a peach co-ferment method: cherries are harvested, floated, oxidized for 24 hours, dry pulped, then fermented for 72 hours in sealed containers with peach juice and yeast before stabilization. Flavor profile features fruit and peach notes with green bitterness in the finish.
Brian Zhou runs Thoughtful Coffee as a one person nanoroaster operation in Brooklyn, New York. A software engineer by profession, Zhou financed an Aillio Bullet home roaster and built the business around three core values: transparency in pricing and process, humane relationships over profit maximization, and strict quality control. The focus is on small batch light roasts with floral, fruity, and complex profiles, sourcing unusual and distinctively processed coffees at accessible prices. Zhou documents his roasting process and collects customer feedback openly through a Substack publication, making the entire operation as legible as possible.
