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Great Minds

United States

Great Minds Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by Chris and Emily Pacileo in Oakville, Connecticut, housed in the historic Old Pin Shop, a former manufacturing facility that operated for over a century. The roastery partners with sustainable farms and cooperatives worldwide, prioritizing fair trade practices and environmental responsibility across its supply chain. Great Minds roasts in small batches with a focus on continual improvement, rotating its coffee roster to keep the offering fresh and reflective of what is seasonally available. The roastery is open to the public on a limited schedule, keeping the operation focused and intentional.

Coffee Beans from Great Minds

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Costa Rica - Villa Sarchi

Origin

Tarrazú (Costa Rica)

Flavor Notes

Sugary/Sweet, Apple, Juicy, Dried Apricot

Roast Level

Light, Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Villa Sarchi
Colombia Pink Bourbon

Origin

Huila (Colombia)
Pitalito (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Jasmine, Floral, Tropical Fruits, Red Grapefruit, Cane Sugar, Fresh Hops

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Pink Bourbon
Colombia - Huila

Origin

Huila (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Raspberry, Blackberry, Limeade, Cane Sugar

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Tabi, Pink Bourbon, Red Bourbon
Colombia - Nariño

Origin

Nariño (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Maple Syrup, Citrus Fruit, Smooth

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Castillo, Caturra
Mexico - Puebla

Origin

Puebla (Mexico)

Flavor Notes

Raisin, Cinnamon, Toasted Almond, Tartaric

Roast Level

Medium, Light

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Mundo Novo, Sarchimor, Yellow Caturra
Bach's Blend

Origin

Guatemala
Ethiopia

Flavor Notes

Sugary/Sweet, Bright, Balanced

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Typology

Guatemala - Huehuetenango

Origin

Huehuetenango (Guatemala)

Flavor Notes

Brown Sugar, Sugary/Sweet, Chocolate, Cherry, Smooth, Milk Chocolate

Roast Level

Medium, Medium Dark

Processing

Washed

Typology

Sun Moon & Stars Blend

Origin

Flavor Notes

Chocolate, Nutmeg

Roast Level

Processing

Typology

Voltaire Espresso Blend

Origin

Flavor Notes

Chocolate, Caramelized, Orange Citrus, Toasted Nut

Roast Level

Medium Dark, Medium

Processing

Typology

India - Harangal

Origin

Coorg (India)

Flavor Notes

Malted Milk, Poached Pear, Savory

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica
Chandragiri
Black Rock Dark Roast

Origin

Flavor Notes

Chocolate, Smoky, Earthy, Smoke

Roast Level

Dark

Processing

Typology

DECAF: Colombia - Huila

Origin

Huila (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Caramelized, Apple

Roast Level

Light, Medium

Processing

EA/Sugarcane Decaf, Washed

Typology

Arabica
Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Typica