This washed-processed Tabi varietal coffee is produced in Huila, Colombia by Jhoan Vergara Ayure at Finca Las Flores. The farm is located at 1780 meters above sea level. The coffee features tropical and floral characteristics with honey notes. The lot began with careful handpicking of ripe cherries, followed by disinfection and floating to remove impurities. It underwent a 24-hour submerged fermentation, followed by an additional 24 hours of oxidation in cherry. After depulping, the coffee was placed in anaerobic fermentation for 48 hours before drying with dehumidifying equipment. Harvest time is October through December.
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.
