This coffee is a natural processed selection from the Bioma Cafe project in Campos Altos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Produced by Marcelo Assis and Flavio Silva, this coffee features the Arara, IBC12, and Paraiso varieties. It offers a distinct flavor profile characterized by notes of blackberry syrup, toffee, and raw honey, with a clean and lasting finish. The production emphasizes sustainable land management, including the use of shade trees and organic fertilizers across their specialty-focused plots.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
