This coffee originates from Gerse Kebele in the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, grown at 2100 meters above sea level at Bekele Kachara Farm. It undergoes a Black Honey process that involves careful hand sorting, float tank selection, controlled pulping with maximum mucilage retention, short fermentation, and slow drying under shade canopies. The varieties include 74158, 74112, and 74110. The coffee features flavor notes of blackberry, honeycomb, and mandarin, with a smooth, sweet profile and classic Ethiopian fruity finish. Harvest occurs from October to January.
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.
