A direct trade single origin filter coffee from Brazil, featuring the Geisha variety. Carefully harvested at peak ripeness, density-sorted, and slowly dried using natural processing, this lot showcases the Rio Brilhante farm's expertise in post-harvest work. The resulting cup is elegant, fruit-forward, and deeply sweet with a refined structure. Tasting notes include honey, orange blossom, and white peach, with a floral and fruity character. Roasted light.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
