Las Guas from Paltas, Loja, Ecuador is produced by Felix Capa Valdivieso and William Miguel Celi. This extended fermentation washed coffee features a blend of Typica (Criollo), Caturra, and Yellow Catucai varieties grown at 1,850 meters elevation. The cherries are rested 24 hours before depulping, then dry fermented for 30-36 hours, followed by washing and 10-12 days of greenhouse drying. Light roast with tropical candy, cherimoya, and green apple notes.
Color Coffee Roasters is the brainchild of Charlie Gundlach, who turned his backyard roasting obsession into a legit operation in Eagle, Colorado, back in 2016. They’re pretty geeky about the science, hence the name Color, which links specific tasting notes to actual colors in a spectrum. Yet, they keep the vibe super chill and approachable for everyone while hunting for that perfect sweet spot on their energy-efficient Loring roaster to let the natural terroir really pop. Plus, they’re big on sustainability and transparency, so you can feel good about drinking a cup that’s as kind to the planet as it is tasty.
