This coffee originates from the Tarrazú and Tres Ríos regions of Costa Rica, grown by various smallholders and processed at the Montano Micro-mill operated by Beneficio San Diego. The coffee is grown at altitudes between 1200-1750 meters above sea level. It features Caturra and Catuai varieties and undergoes a Thermal Shock Anaerobic Honey processing method. The coffee is harvested between January and March. Tarrazú is Costa Rica's most famous coffee region, awarded Denomination of Origin status in 2019, known for fine acidity and full body. The coffee is grown in red clay soil with humid climate and tropical temperatures averaging 24°C.
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.
