This coffee is sourced from the Anasora farm in the Guji region of Ethiopia at an altitude of 2300 meters. It is an Heirloom variety processed using the natural method. The flavor profile is fruit-forward and juicy, featuring notes of strawberry syrup, blueberry, and blackberry juice. The farm is a semi-forest environment with indigenous trees and spice crops, and the station focuses on sourcing red cherries from the highland area.
Jared Karr, Jules Tompkins, and Matt Chesla, friends since high school in Atlanta, founded East Pole Coffee Co. in 2015. Karr had previously lived in Indonesia working with coffee farmers, an experience that shaped the company's sourcing philosophy. The flagship roastery opened in 2017 at Armour Yards in midtown Atlanta, where roasting is visible through a glass partition in a space finished with walnut surfaces and brass details. The operation started with a 5 pound U.S. Roaster Corps machine and has grown into a wholesale program serving restaurants and cafes across the city, with barista training, equipment consultation, and co branding support built into the partnership model.
