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If you typically find yourself going for a dark roast coffee at the grocery store, we invite you to taste our expression of this familiar concept in The Traditional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ethically-sourced, attentively roasted, dark coffee that preserves origin characteristics while also showcasing the flavors brought in by the roaster.  This is a balance that is notoriously difficult to maintain, but we feel this coffee does so beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know it won’t be the coffee for everyone, but if we can get specialty coffee in more mugs around our city, we will consider this project a huge success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, all that to say... give dark roast a chance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \"The Traditional\" category you will see flavors such as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edark chocolate, deep cherries, and nutty sweet marzipan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess | \u003c\/strong\u003eWashed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colombia (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLas Nubes Washed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":6979750166572,"sku":"BWYR-TRD-12OZ","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":7698506448940,"sku":"BWYR-TRD-02LB","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":7698506514476,"sku":"BWYR-TRD-05LB","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/products\/TheTRaditional_CardONline_3x-100.jpg?v=1681486268"},{"product_id":"the-classic","title":"The Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROAST | MEDIUM DARK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN | COLOMBIA | ETHIOPIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES | CARAMEL, BLACK CHERRY, MILK CHOCOLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Year-Round was the second coffee to come from B\u0026amp;W and focuses on the nostalgia and comfort that coffee can offer. The inspiration behind the Classic is the breakfast-style coffee that you grew up with. 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For many in the coffee industry, a natural process coffee was their first step into consuming specialty coffee. It is a great place to start if you want to explore more fruit-forward coffees. The Natural as a product will vary in its components throughout the year. This variation is how we embrace and celebrate the seasonal availability of naturally processed coffees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn \"The Natural\" category you will see flavors such as red fruits like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eraspberries, cherries and various dark berries, chocolates, and acidity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eranging from balanced to vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess | \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural | Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChina (Black Sheep\u003cspan\u003e) \u0026amp; Ethiopia (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAricha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation | \u003c\/strong\u003e1650-2000 masl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":7002057572396,"sku":"BWYR-NTL-12OZ","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":7698467323948,"sku":"BWYR-NTL-02LB","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":7698467356716,"sku":"BWYR-NTL-05LB","price":117.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/products\/TheNtural_CardOnline_3x-100.jpg?v=1681485379"},{"product_id":"r-decaf-colombia","title":"Sugarcane Decaf","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROAST | MEDIUM DARK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN | HULIA, COLOMBIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES | CARAMEL, MILK CHOCOLATE, BALANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugarcane Decaffeination process is a natural process that not only maintains the integrity of the coffee flavor while allowing for greater transparency and efficiency. These coffees are grown, processed, dried, and decaffeinated all within a relatively small area within the producing country. This keeps transportation and taxation costs lower as the coffee does't have to move in and out of multiple countries.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eColombian Sugar Cane process more technically known as EA has dramatically changed the landscape of decaf coffee within the specialty market.  These coffees offer greater transparency, faster turn arounds, and most importantly improved flavor  complexity. Since Colombia is vertically integrated having the decaffeination plant in country it saves time, and ensures that coffees arrive fresher to us and therefore our customers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last 2 years, we have worked with our exporting partners to source year-round amazing Sugarcane Process decaffeinated coffees. 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If you wish to purchase a gift card for use in our Brick \u0026amp; Mortar locations, then follow the link below to grab a Cafe Gift Card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse for coffee bean purchases or for our education classes. 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Conditions there aren't exactly idyllic; the soil is rocky, the incline steep, and the weather is often either a little too hot or a little too cold to grow any particular crop with tremendous success. Lica's father initially planted pine trees on the farm, but farming wood is a slow-going process that doesn't yield dividends very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter: Lica's big idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2020, Lica began to notice other families in the area growing coffee with some success, and he had just been introduced to a new, experimental hybrid variety called Milenio, which was being planted at lower elevations in Brunca. Lica decided to take a big risk and plant Milenio trees on his farm, which sits between 1500–1600 MASL. The result looked promising even after the first year, and Lica has since endeavored to cultivate other coffee varieties at elevation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLica’s triumphs in coffee growing are perhaps only rivaled by his triumphs in coffee processing, and the Black Cherry protocol is perhaps his most prolific—and also one of the most difficult to pull off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry is a process coined by the Torres family and controlled meticulously at the Cerro Buena Vista Wet Mill. As with any \"normal\" natural processing method, ripe coffee cherries are collected by hand and taken to the mill, but Lica allows these cherries to linger on the plant a little past peak ripeness, and the cherries start to take on a darker hue as a result. At the wet mill, they are placed in propylene bags for about 24 hours before being spread out on raised beds to begin drying. Once the parchment approaches 15–20% moisture content, the lot is re-collected into plastic bags and placed in storage for seven days, where fermentation continues to occur at a glacial pace. Finally, the cherries are put back out to dry—on concrete beds this time—until the remaining 5–10% humidity points are lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black cherry process might refer to the appearance of dried coffee fruit, but serendipitously, this coffee boasts cherry for days. Cocktail cherry and port wine lead the acidity of this coffee, while milk chocolate hums quietly in the background. Confectionary sweetness like white icing elevates the cup to transcendent sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRivas, Brunca, Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Lica Torres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCerro Buena Vista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatuaí\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-229b9f00-7fff-ebb9-33a0-798f715c74aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1500 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":51438831436089,"sku":"BWSO-LiT-CN12","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":51438831468857,"sku":"BWSO-LiT-CN02","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":51438831501625,"sku":"BWSO-LiT-CN05","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/LicaTorresBlackCHerryNaturalonline_2205_4x_1.png?v=1765828046"},{"product_id":"r-los-patios-gigante-peach","title":"Los Patios - Gigante Peach","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Coffee Quest, exporters have committed to supporting the entire coffee supply chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, collaborating with producers and establishing relationships at origin. In 2022, they filled in a crucial gap by establishing an R\u0026amp;D processing facility in Huila, Colombia. Originally formed in Gigante but relocated to La Plata, Los Patios now exists as a hub for coffee processing and research in the area, and it also helps local producers mitigate challenges such as market volatility, climate change, and inadequate infrastructure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore being delivered to the dry mill, smallholders in the region pick the coffee cherries at peak ripeness and subject them to 12 hours of aerobic fermentation in cherry prior to pulping. At Los Patios, the dpulped coffee is joined by a natural peach extract and a proprietary solution developed by the R\u0026amp;D team at Los Patios. That mixture is left to ferment for two days before being drained and spread out to dry for 12–16 days, where it is rotated constantly to ensure even drying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first thing you’ll notice about this coffee is that it is intensely aromatic, smelling of fresh peaches and warmer weather. It’s got plenty of fruit but none of the funk, reminding us of tropical fruit punch. It’s sweet and creamy, like marshmallow cream, and sips a lot like a peach boba tea—minus the tapioca pearls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Plata, Huila, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmallholder producers in La Plata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Mill | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Patios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ddca89a0-7fff-02e1-bcda-56bc05635aa1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1600–1900 MASL\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":51748192780601,"sku":"BWSO-LoP-GP12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":51748192813369,"sku":"BWSO-LoP-GP02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":51748192846137,"sku":"BWSO-LoP-GP05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/LosPatios_GigantePeach_onlinecards_4x_653961b0-08b7-43ed-aeb6-f820f36a1a5f.png?v=1770146530"},{"product_id":"r-rodrigo-sanchez-green-tea","title":"Rodrigo Sanchez - Green Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRodrigo Sánchez Valencia is a third generation coffee farmer, but his father and grandfather before him never considered the coffee they grew in terms of its cup profile. That is to say, they didn't really know that their farming and processing techniques could have a huge impact on the flavor and quality of the coffees they were producing. That changed in 2002, when Rodrigo participated in a local program that sought to communicate cupping, coffee competitions, and lot-scoring to children of coffee producers. With this newfound understanding and a profound desire to produce high-quality coffee consistently, Rodrigo and his family set off on a mission to re-imagine the work they'd been doing at Finca Monteblanco, and the coffees coming from that farm today are a testament to their rigorous persistence in that endeavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness, coffee cherries are floated and hand-sorted for quality before being pulped. Prior to any coffee fermentation, Rodrigo combines a mixture of 10 different yeasts with dehydrated aromatic herbs (like chamomile, mint, and rosemary) and molasses, and he seals the mixture for 190 hours of fermentation. Coffee cherries are then added to the fermentation mixture, and the two mingle together for an additional 150 hours. Finally, the coffee is washed clean and spread out on parabolic beds, being raked regularly to ensure even drying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleasantly herbal and surprisingly balanced, this particular co-fermentation experiment showcases coffee variety in a way that few such endeavors often do. It’s aromatic and citrusy, like lemon verbena. Stone fruit, like white peaches, and a sweetness akin to floral honey nod back to the two varieties used in this lot. The whole sipping experience—from aromatics to mouthfeel to flavor—is remarkably similar to green tea… just as Rodrigo intended it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamaria, Palestina, Huila, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRodrigo Sánchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Eden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourbon, Purple Caturra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ebf78ab8-7fff-49ae-54f5-2534fcb09926\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1500 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":51946345595193,"sku":"BWSO-RoS-GT12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":51946345627961,"sku":"BWSO-RoS-GT02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":51946345660729,"sku":"BWSO-RoS-GT05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/RodrigoSanchez_GreenTea_onlinecard_4x_2c347144-e6d3-437c-8c5e-d7d9e511d5f8.png?v=1771267874"},{"product_id":"r-basha-bekele-natural","title":"Basha Bekele - Natural","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by his father, Basha Bekele is a community man at heart. He works with 126 registered outgrowers throughout Bensa, operates three drying stations there, and (with the help of his father) built a church for the residents of Bombe near the drying station where this particular lot was processed. Although he grows his own coffee on twelve hectares of semi-forested land, Basha continues to pay smallholders a premium for delivering cherry to his drying stations for processing and export, going so far as to deliver a second payment after the coffee is sold—a practice we don’t often see in Ethiopia! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being picked at peak ripeness and delivered to the drying station by smallholders, whole coffee cherry is floated for quality and then spread out to dry on raised beds in the African sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe floral nose on this coffee might be a dead giveaway of its high-grown Ethiopian roots, but the tasting notes are just a tad off-profile, in really delicious ways! Tropical fruit, like lychee, can be turned up or down depending on how you choose to brew it. Sweetness and citrus play together here to give us something like pink lemonade. And there’s a really special, unexpected red wine character about this coffee, reminding us of our favorite Pinot Noir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBensa, Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasha Bekele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Station |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombe Drying Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6a8779af-7fff-375e-ec22-1b9ca1df7a73\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2350 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":51964822061369,"sku":"BWSO-BaB-NA12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":51964822094137,"sku":"BWSO-BaB-NA02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":51964822126905,"sku":"BWSO-BaB-NA05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/BashaBekele_Natural_onlinecard_4x_f4c24e00-4e5c-4f4c-90fa-fb035f462f9f.png?v=1772039537"},{"product_id":"r-mulugeta-muntasha-washed","title":"Mulugeta Muntasha - Washed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulugeta Muntasha grew up in the Bursa village of Arbegona, Ethiopia—a region which didn’t really grow coffee a decade ago. As a teenager, he worked as a truck driver in neighboring Arsi, transporting coffee lots from local smallholders to a private washing station. It is there that Mulugeta learned the business of coffee, and he took his newfound knowledge and understanding back to his home village of Bursa in 2021, shortly after farmers there had begun to plant coffee trees in an effort to cope with economic strain and climate change. He established his own drying station in the area, called Dawencho, and placed second in the Cup of Excellence only a year later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Mulugeta owns a small network of washing and drying stations throughout the Sidama region, and his name is a mainstay at CofE cupping tables. He and others in the region are working to create agency and build value for themselves as coffee producers—a feat which has not often been undertaken, or appreciated, in Ethiopia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release comes from his washing station in Arbegona, which is supplied by 600 smallholders in the area. It is made up of only one variety, JARC 74158—another rarity for the coffee powerhouse that is Sidama as a region, and Ethiopia as a whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness and delivered to the wetmill in Arbegona, coffee cherries are sorted for quality and thoroughly washed before spread out to dry on raised beds until optimal moisture content (10–12%) is achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grown and meticulously processed, this coffee is a masterclass in the classic Ethiopian flavor profile. It boasts a clean and vibrant acidity, like Meyer lemons, and leaves us swooning over delicate stone fruit notes, like apricot. From white flowers on the nose to the honey-like sweetness that clings to the final sip, this coffee takes a swing at that beloved flavor profile… and hits it straight out of the park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulugeta Muntasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Station | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbegona Wetmill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d17bcee4-7fff-bd74-f47b-7ab6a1e5f521\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2300-2400 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52015229567289,"sku":"BWSO-MuM-WA12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":52015229600057,"sku":"BWSO-MuM-WA02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":52015229632825,"sku":"BWSO-MuM-WA05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/MulugetaMuntashaWashed_onlinecard_4x_c0a0f5d4-0727-49d9-a5ce-7e40a8c4a757.png?v=1773848787"},{"product_id":"r-diego-bermudez-red-plum","title":"Diego Bermudez - Red Plum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiego Bermudez needs no introduction in many specialty coffee circles. Known for understanding processing in a way that few producers do, there was a time when Diego was accused of \"cheating\" because some of the flavors found in his coffees were so intense and nuanced, people thought they must be artificial or added. In reality, those flavors are a direct result of Diego's innovative and science-laden processing methods. His use of primary and secondary fermentation has produced some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewildest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavor experiences we've ever enjoyed at the cupping table, and today's release has a lot to teach us about what is possible in contemporary coffee processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing begins with the development of a proprietary culture recipe using cascara extract, mucilage, and wine yeast that Diego affectionately named \"Red Plum.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness, coffee cherries are sorted for quality and thoroughly washed with filtered water. Next, the coffee is introduced to the Red Plum culture, and they are left to mingle in a sealed container under pressure for a set amount of time. After fermentation, the coffee undergoes a thermal shock with more filtered water before beginning a controlled drying process. During this time, air in the drying room is kept at a steady 35 degrees Celsius and is constantly recirculated for 34 hours, until optimal moisture content is achieved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re familiar with Diego’s work, you might expect this coffee to pack a proverbial fermentation punch, but it’s actually surprisingly subdued and balanced given the extent of its processing journey. It does, however, punch way above its weight class in terms of variety, showcasing flavor notes you might expect to find in a Gesha coffee (like white grape, peach, and turbinado sugar) rather than Castillo. A playful-but-prominent note of strawberry candy hints at the tinkering Diego’s done with this lot, but it’s certainly not the loudest offering on his cupping table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiendamó, Cauca, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiego Bermudez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Paraiso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Shock Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-49788fb9-7fff-6551-ae8b-268a0355c98e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1900 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52015230943545,"sku":"BWSO-DiB-RP12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":52015230976313,"sku":"BWSO-DiB-RP02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":52015231009081,"sku":"BWSO-DiB-RP05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/DiegoBermudezRedPlum_onlinecard_4x_1633c749-2b13-4e36-ae21-bad46e759efb.png?v=1773848877"},{"product_id":"r-the-future-watermelon-margarita","title":"The Future - Watermelon Margarita","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Future has been a beloved staple on our year-round menu for quite awhile now. With it, we have been able to showcase excellence in processing techniques, particularly in regard to anaerobic and co-fermentation endeavors. Our goal with each of these unique blends is to elevate flavor as the guiding principle for each creation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW WE GOT HERE |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe know that many of you spent the spring breaks of your youth on perfectly respectable family trips to perfectly normal destinations. But there are some of us—and one copywriter in particular—who are well-versed in navigating the chaotic waters of Florida Panhandle Spring Break culture. In this microcosm of time and space, summer temporarily descends upon the middle of March, planting itself firmly on a Florida beach—and right across the street from a Wings souvenir shop. Everyone is sunburned. There’s sand everywhere. And everything tastes vaguely salty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, except for the drinks. The drinks are sweet and fruity and (usually) frozen—a trio of characteristics capable of masking the presence of an astonishing amount of booze, for better or worse. And perhaps no such concoction did so better than the watermelon margarita, a sweet and refreshing riff on the classic tequila-based sour. Bursting with watermelon and sweetened with agave, a good watermelon margarita balances sweetness with complex citrus acidity, rendering it both irresistible and dangerous. Now, we won’t pretend that the frozen version served at crab shacks all over the panhandle actually achieved this delicate balance, although that wasn’t really the point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s that play between fruit, complex citrus, and sweetness that really got us thinking: the flavors found in this nuanced cocktail would make for a great cup of coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW WE DID IT |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo re-imagine this spring break staple in caffeinated form, we sought out coffees that were fruit-forward and funky, expressive, and sweet. Two watermelon co-ferments were an obvious choice, and Sebastian Ramirez’s lemongrass co-ferment (called IPA) provided the booziness necessary to conjure up margarita vibes. Huver Castillo’s yeast-innoculated Gesha lot rounds out the profile, contributing aromatics, complex citrus, and honey-like sweetness to the blend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRodrigo Sánchez - Watermelon (Quindío, Colombia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrayan Alvear (Huila, Colombia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRodrigo Sánchez - IPA (Quindío, Colombia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuver Castillo - Anaerobic Honey Gesha (Nariño, Colombia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT TASTES |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunky and fun-loving, this coffee embodies all those flavors we once hoped to find at the bottom of a giant, plastic Hurricane glass: watermelon, complex citrus, and agave-like sweetness. It’s expressive and tropical, offering additional fruit vibes like mango candy. 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The result is a naturally processed coffee that could almost be mistaken for a washed lot at the cupping table, and it’s quite an impressive feat for the funk masters at Nogales!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoasting complex florals and a vibrant acidity, this coffee showcases variety characteristics while keeping the processing influence subtle. You can taste the play between the two as stone fruit, like peaches, and tropical fruit, like pineapple. 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Early in his career, he started exploring the nuances of fermentation, and today, Sebastián is regarded as a master of advanced processing techniques like co-fermentation and carbonic maceration. His mission is to make coffee accessible and exciting, and Sebastián champions those efforts in his processing endeavors and as a mentor for the Unblended Young Producer Program. Sebastián and his coffees can be accurately described as \"anything but ordinary,\" and this strawberry co-ferment adaptation is one of our favorite iterations of that endearing moniker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being picked at peak ripeness, this Castillo lot underwent anaerobic fermentation with added CO2 injection, nestled alongside wine yeast, fruit glucose, and dehydrated strawberries. The coffee was later dried in two phases: first under shade for 20-25 days, and then in Grain-Pro bags for stabilization for 15 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs far as strawberry co-ferments go, this one is pretty much a classic. It’s super sweet, like cooked strawberries, and it possesses the loud, funky energy of grape flavored goodies like grape candy—or that grape snow cone Alan Jackson once crooned about. Further fruit notes, like peaches, are also prevalent throughout the cup. The finish is smooth and sweet, reminding us of milk chocolate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuindío, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSebastián Ramirez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Placer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5b5664ba-7fff-327c-ea50-6ca560456392\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1700–1800 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52429056442681,"sku":"BWSO-SeR-RF12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":52429056475449,"sku":"BWSO-SeR-RF02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":52429056508217,"sku":"BWSO-SeR-RF05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/SebastianRamirezRedFruits_onlinecard_4x_3264b978-e192-4556-9756-783cd09e6b64.png?v=1776701684"},{"product_id":"r-lasso-y-vergara-community-project","title":"Lasso y Vergara - Community Project","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCERS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt ages 24 and 26 years old, Nestor and Adrian Lasso are some of the youngest players in the game. Six years ago, they took over the family farm and set their sights on specialty coffee. They soon teamed up with Jhoan Vergara, a relative and fellow son of a coffee farmer, to create the farm El Diviso, where the trio continuously seeks to improve processing protocols and flavor outcomes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy combining their knowledge and experience to improve production quality, Nestor, Adrian, and Jhoan hope to help other farmers and producers see that coffee is \"a much more noble product than perhaps it first may seem.\" One way in which they have endeavored to do this is through the Community Project. The trio buys up cherry from various producers in and around Acevedo, working with different levels of quality across the supply chain. They blend the lots and process them at their wet mill at El Diviso, and then they sell the result to roasters like us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being picked at peak ripeness, the cherries are delivered to the wet mill at El Diviso and sorted for quality. Individual lots are then blended together and left to ferment briefly in an aerobic environment. The coffee is thoroughly rinsed, floated for quality control, and spread out on raised beds to dry until optimal moisture content is achieved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic in practically every way, this coffee hits all the high notes of a well done washed Colombian cup. Sweet citrus, red stone fruit, and milk chocolate make up the holy trinity of this everyday drinker, deeming it the perfect coffee to bring along on your family vacay next month. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcevedo, Huila, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestor, Lasso, Adrian Lasso, Jhoan Vergara, \u0026amp; numerous outgrowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b49f31d7-7fff-8bdb-f868-2aa940f8aa9e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1750 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52825308627257,"sku":"BWSO-LyV-CP12","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":52825308660025,"sku":"BWSO-LyV-CP02","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":52825308692793,"sku":"BWSO-LyV-CP05","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/LassoyVergara_cardsonline_4x_1baaefe9-1454-4654-9e55-fac9c83b1de5.png?v=1777476019"},{"product_id":"r-hambela-natural-ea-decaf","title":"Hambela Natural - EA Decaf","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatever assumptions you may have about decaf coffee up until this point, we hope you'll lay them aside and give this one a try.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing for this unique adaptation of a decaffeinated coffee happens in two stages – and across two continents! First, coffee cherries are handpicked throughout Hambela at peak ripeness and delivered to a drying station for traditional Ethiopian natural processing. Then, they make the voyage to Bremen, Germany, where they undergo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea fascinating and confusing science experiment known as Ethyl Acetate Decaffeination (EAD). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TLDR: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea sugar alcohol byproduct is used as a solvent to help dissolve the caffeine out of the coffee as it is steamed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecaf drinkers won't be surprised by this, but we should probably mention one thing at the jump: this coffee might \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elook \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea little different right out of the bag. The decaffeination process leaves its mark on the beans themselves, giving them a red-ish hue and a slightly \"oily\" appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to advancements in EAD, decaffeinated coffees have come a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elooooonnnggg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eway in recent years. We've tasted and featured some delicious examples, and this is easily one of our favorites. It has great acidity (especially for a decaf!) and showcases its original natural processing beautifully. Red stone fruit, like cherries, mingle with a lovely peach note in the fruit department. The sweetness is tall, dark, and handsome like molasses, and the texture is smooth and rich, like milk chocolate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuji, Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural, then EA Decaffeination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f2c60db7-7fff-fae8-826f-b067d8361b32\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2000 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52825333662009,"sku":"BWSO-HaN-EA12","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":52825333694777,"sku":"BWSO-HaN-EA02","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":52825333727545,"sku":"BWSO-HaN-EA05","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/HambelaNaturalEADecaf_onlinecard_4x_0890ee71-5040-44ce-832c-509bb2201963.png?v=1777475926"},{"product_id":"r-julio-madrid-gummy-bears","title":"Julio Madrid - Gummy Bears","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulio Cesar Madrid is a name you've seen here before—he's the director of the joint farms, Finca La Riviera and Finca Milan, which were first cultivated by Julio's ancestors over forty years ago. Together with his business partner, Andres Julio Quinceno, Julio Madrid has made it his life's work to produce incredible coffees and practice innovative and exacting processing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee is a blend of three distinct Caturra lots from Finca La Riviera, each of which is a co-ferment experiment processed meticulously by Quinceno:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNG, a passion fruit co-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogan, a stone fruit co-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitro Caturra, a watermelon co-ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring each of these fermentation processes, Quinceno adds fresh fruit, dried fruit, and natural fruit hydrosols to the coffee cherries during the fermentation period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have featured many a coffee that’s worthy of a spot on the candy aisle, and this blend is certainly no different! Tropical, citric and sweet, it sort of tastes like popping a handful of white, red, and green Haribo’s into your mouth. Like that experience, there’s a ton of flavor happening here–think pineapple, raspberry, watermelon, and lychee, among others. But somehow, this coffee manages to temper the intensity in favor of something more lighthearted and fun. 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At just 19 years old, Jose is working alongside his dad at their high elevation farm in Loja, growing and processing Typica Mejorado cherries at over 2200 meters above sea level. Jose is passionate about coffee and obsessed with processing it perfectly, a feat which he has certainly accomplished with this spectacular washed offering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness, whole coffee cherries are sorted for quality before undergoing 24 hours of dry fermentation. Next, they are floated for a second round of quality sorting and thoroughly rinsed before finally being spread out on raised beds to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis coffee is really giving Ethiopia vibes. It’s intensely floral, like jasmine and lavender. Even the sweetness seems touched by flowers, reminding us of wildflower honey. Complex citrus sings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coffee reaches a pleasantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemperature, both acidity and that honey-like sweetness tick upward. Florality persists, and delicate stone fruit, like white peaches, becomes more prevalent. The texture is soft and the finish is long, reminiscent of black tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis coffee is downright pretty. All the main characters are still there: florality, complex citrus, and honey. Subtle tropical fruit, like mangoes, emerges. The coffee is still tea-like at this temperature, but it reminds us now of oolong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom top to bottom, it’s a truly spectacular cup—our favorite offering from Ecuador, ever. The processing is simple, but also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Everything lines up, resulting in a cup of coffee that leaves us delighted by and confident in the next generation of Jijón producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoja, Putushio, Ecuador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJose Jijón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFincas del \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePutushio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypica Mejorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8b3f5ac1-7fff-c38d-b78a-66eed3139e89\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2222 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53262203715897,"sku":"BWSO-JoJ-PW10","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz","offer_id":53262203748665,"sku":"BWSO-JoJ-PW12","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/JoseJijonPutushioWashed_onlinecard_4x_7e2b479d-05b6-4002-bc35-9489a93a7a78.png?v=1777995917"},{"product_id":"r-nahun-fernandez-gesha","title":"Nahun Fernandez - Gesha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Nahun Fernandez, coffee became the family business two generations before his arrival, when Nahun's grandfather moved to Santa Barbara and planted a few coffee trees on a small plot of land back in 1970. Today, that same land (now called Finca Don Andres) is still farmed by Nahun's father, brothers, and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNahun, however, made the decision a few years ago to purchase his own land a little higher up on the same mountain—not just so that he could literally look down on his brothers! Nahun sought the higher elevation, cooler temperatures, and ever-present fog because he needed optimal growing conditions to plant a new-to-him coffee variety: Gesha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness, the coffee cherries are sorted for density and defects at the wet mill before undergoing 48 hours of aerobic fermentation in traditional stainless steel tanks. 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A third generation producer with deep roots in both coffee production and exporting, Benjamin began working with the exporting venture, San Vicente, in 2008 and began growing his own coffee four years later. Since those first trees were planted, Benjamin has won the Honduras Cup of Excellence multiple times, including in 2024, when our director and head roaster had the tremendous privilege of celebrating with him in person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAway from the cupping table, Ben is an advocate for both environmental stewardship and economic opportunity. On his own farms, he has championed sustainable farming practices and forest conservation initiatives for years. 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Robert Lamastus founded the family's flagship farm, Elida Estate, in 1918, and the neighboring La Victoria Estate came of age around that same time. Although it has not reached the same level of name recognition as its neighboring farms, La Victoria Estate has also been producing excellent Panamanian Gesha lots for many decades. Thanks to a great working neighborly relationship, lots like this one are grown at La Victoria and processed by the careful hands of the Lamastus family—and we have the giddy, grateful recipients of the fruits of their friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness and sorted for quality, whole coffee cherries make the short commute from La Victoria to Elida, where they are spread out to dry on concrete patios, being meticulously monitored until optimal moisture content is achieved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt seems a little off to call such an elegant cup of coffee “an absolute banger,” but that’s how one of our roasters described it—and they are absolutely right. 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