This Colombian coffee originates from Villa Lucía farm in Santa Barbara, Antioquia at 1650 meters elevation. The blend features Castillo + Colombia varietals processed using Extended Semi-Washed method, involving extended fermentation in sealed tanks with addition of coffee cherry juice from prior batches. The cup profile presents light funk with dried red fruits, offering lightly sweet, medium dry fruit flavors with mild funk characteristics.
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.
