This washed-processed Tabi varietal coffee is produced in Huila, Colombia by Jhoan Vergera Ayure at Finca Las Flores. The farm, founded in 1990, has won multiple awards including first place in Colombia's Top Roast process category in 2022 and first place in the 2019 Master of Coffee competition in South Korea with their Pink Bourbon. The coffee grows at 1780 meters altitude and is harvested between October and December. The processing involves 24-hour submerged fermentation followed by 24 hours of oxidation in cherry, then depulping and 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation, with final drying using dehumidifying equipment. The flavor profile is described as tropical and floral with honey notes.
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.
