This coffee is from Finca La Cristalina in the Caldas region of Colombia, produced by Luis Jose Valdez. The farm is located in Vereda Bajo Espanol in the municipality of Chinchina, at altitudes between 1,460 and 1,790 meters above sea level. The coffee features Caturra, Castillo, and Pink Bourbon varieties and is processed using the natural method. The flavor profile includes cocoa nib, cherry juice, nougat, and floral notes. The farm is part of Cafe Cuatro Generaciones, a family operation spanning four generations of coffee production.
Case Study Coffee Roasters was founded by Wes Russell and Christine Herman, opening their first café on NE Sandy Boulevard in 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The team roasts on a Loring S7 Nighthawk, an energy efficient single burner machine, producing light to medium profiles that showcase each coffee's origin. Sourcing is built on annual origin trips to develop direct farmer relationships, and the range includes single origin coffees, blends, and seasonal micro lots. Case Study operates two Portland locations on NE Sandy Boulevard and downtown on SW 10th Avenue, both serving full espresso bars. The roastery has won multiple awards including Best Coffee from Willamette Week.
