A 50/50 blend of Colombian decaf (Magdalena) and a fully washed La Danta lot from the Vides family in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Varieties include Caturra, Catuai and Bourbon, with washed processing and elevations of 1300–1600 m (Guatemala) and 1400–1600 m (Colombia). Expect darker, fruity notes with pastry-like, malty sweetness; espresso roast with full body.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
