This natural-processed coffee is from the Buku Sayisa Kebele area in Hambela Wamena, Guji Zone, Oromia region of Ethiopia. Grown at 2300 meters above sea level, it is produced by Buku Sayisa Mill and Azeb Tadesse Coffee Supply. The coffee features Dega, Kurama, and 74110 varieties. Ripe cherries are sorted and dried for 12 to 15 days on raised beds. The flavor profile includes chocolate, molasses, berry, blueberry, honeydew, and jasmine honeysuckle notes, delivering a bright, fruity, sweet, and sugary taste characteristic of Guji coffees.
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.
