This coffee is a washed microlot from the El Cedral region of Honduras. The SL-28 variety is grown in high-altitude conditions, combining East African varietal characteristics with the unique terroir of Honduran soil. After harvesting, ripe cherries are rested for 24 hours, hand-sorted, and depulped at the Moreno family mill. The beans are then washed and dried slowly on raised beds to preserve clarity and structure. This coffee is known for its vibrant acidity and depth.
Metric Coffee emerged in 2013 from a partnership between Darko Arandjelovic, formerly of Caffe Streets, and Xavier Alexander, an Intelligentsia roaster since 2009. Operating from the West Fulton neighborhood of Chicago, Metric roasts on a meticulously restored 1961 Probat drum roaster, maintaining equipment that speaks to the roastery's appreciation for craft and precision. The company's recent expansion with Milli by Metric in a century old Avondale building reflects Metric's growth while staying true to its focus on quality, consistency, and ecological mindfulness in every roasted batch.
