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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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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-ramon-rodriguez-washed","title":"Ramon Rodriguez - Washed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon Rodriguez planted his first farm on land that he inherited from his father in 1982. At the time, he mostly grew vegetables, which he often bought and traded in the nearby region of Santa Barbara, Honduras, an area renowned for its ability to produce stunning coffee crops. Ramon quickly fell in love with Santa Barbara, and by 1990 he had purchased a plot of land in the village of El Cedral and planted coffee on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Ramon has always sold his coffee to our friends at San Vicente, he long resisted their urging to separate his crop into specialty grade micro-lots, or to enter one such lot into Honduras COE year after year. Eventually, he relented, and Ramon surprised himself by taking 12th place at COE the first year he competed. Nowadays, he prides himself and his farm on producing some of the best specialty coffee in the region, and this Pacas-Bourbon blend is no exception to that new standard.\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 picked at peak ripeness, the coffee cherries are depulped later that day and exposed to dry fermentation in concrete tanks for 17–22 hours. Afterward, the parchment is triple-rinsed with water in the same tanks, and then removed to dry in solar dryers for 10–15 days, until 9.5% 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\u003eYou can think of this coffee as a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elevated version of your everyday drinker. 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Here, the Hernandez family have spent decades striving to combine tradition with innovation in order to produce some of the best specialty coffee in Huila. Ricardo and his wife, Concepción, welcomed eight children in that very countryside while building their dream—but it was the baby of the family, Ricaurte Hernández, who stood out as the one destined to take over the family business. Ricaurte was a born entrepreneur, in love with the land and obsessed with innovation. Together with his wife, Suldery, he set about building a bonafide coffee empire in Huila—one he hoped his own children would love and shepherd someday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the farm is stewarded by Oscar Hernández, a third generation producer who is following in his grandfather's footsteps and championing his father's efforts. Like his dad, Oscar remains dedicated to modernization and innovative processing techniques. His own background in environmental management has led Oscar to emphasize sustainable farming practices at Los Nogales as well, helping to transform the farm into a modern, sustainable coffee powerhouse that will stand ready for the next generation of capable Hernández hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally coined by the Hartman family in Panama about 10 years ago, DRD stands for “dark-room dried,” and it refers to the process of drying coffee very slowly in a UV-free environment, often with tight temperature and humidity controls. 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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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. 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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-jose-jijon-putushio-washed","title":"Jose Jijón - Putushio Washed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJose Jijón is the son of acclaimed Ecuadorian coffee producer Pepe Jijón, whose coffees have been featured on our menu many times. 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. 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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. 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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. After this, they are thoroughly washed with clean water before being spread out to dry on raised beds, 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\u003eA cursory glance at the tasting notes betrays this coffee's identity as a Gesha before you even take your first sip. Immaculately processed and stunningly sweet, it is a perfect example of Santa Barbaran Gesha, complete with soft florals, sweet oranges, stone fruit like white peach, and a finish that sips like black tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLas Flores, Santa Barbara, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNahun Fernandez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Ocotillo\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\u003eGesha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a75ddf92-7fff-3e49-9966-e2f6232cbf28\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1500–1550 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":53290133422393,"sku":"BWSO-NaF-GE12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":53290133455161,"sku":"BWSO-NaF-GE02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":53290133487929,"sku":"BWSO-NaF-GE05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/NahunFernandez_Gesha_2026_onlinecard_4x_ad6f4cff-468c-4b95-981f-dc3418df1840.png?v=1778702212"},{"product_id":"r-benjamin-paz-la-salsa-sl28","title":"Benjamin Paz - La Salsa SL28","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Paz is a cornerstone of Honduran specialty coffee, and we’re not just saying that because he’s a personal friend. 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. Additionally, through his work with San Vicente, Ben pours a great deal of energy into connecting other local producers to reputable specialty roasters, helping to ensure fair prices for the farmers in his beloved Santa Barbara region.\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 pulped and put into open tanks to ferment for 20 hours. Once the mucilage is fermented, the beans are rinsed four times, then placed on raised beds to dry for a day. Lastly, the beans are put in a solar dryer for around 14 days 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\u003eBenjamin’s kind and careful approach to fermentation is on full display in this coffee! Floral, like white flowers, and sticky-sweet, like panela sugar, it’s the perfect complement to spring weather. Throughout the cup, a vibrant acidity shines, like fresh grapefruit. Black currant is a rare and delightful addition to the flavor call sheet. 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