A washed Gesha from Fincas El Arrayal and El Roblal in La Plata, Huila, Colombia, produced by Demetrio Sanchez Pino. Cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness, floated and skimmed to remove defects, held in cherry overnight, depulped and fermented in clean water for 64 hours, then washed and dried in parchment on raised beds for 20–25 days. Tasting notes of starfruit, apricot, and jasmine, with notable floral complexity and bright acidity.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
