This peaberry coffee is from the Planalto da Bahia region of Brazil, grown at 950 meters above sea level by producers Fazenda Canaã and Fazenda Esperança. The coffee features Yellow and Red Catuai varieties and is wash-processed. Ripe cherries were handpicked and de-pulped, then fermented in tanks for 12-15 hours before sun drying. The micro-lot is identified as BRAZIL JAZBLU PEABERRY NY 2/3 SCR 10/11 2023. Flavor notes include chocolate and granola, suitable for espresso or pour-over preparation. Harvest occurs from July to September.
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.
