This coffee is a Catuai variety from Buena Vista, Rivas, Brunca region of Costa Rica, grown at 1700-1850 meters above sea level. Produced by the Alvarado Family at Finca El Salitre, a 12-hectare plantation planted around 10 years ago. The coffee undergoes Reposado Natural processing, where cherries are left in a shaded receiving tank for 3-4 days for controlled fermentation, then dried on raised beds for 25-30 days. Features flavor notes of dark chocolate, prune, and molasses.
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.
