This Gesha coffee is from César Augusto's farm in the Los Mangos district of Tolima, Colombia. The coffee won Best of Tolima in 2023. It undergoes a carefully extended fermentation process across multiple days, with staged de-pulping and sealed resting periods, followed by slow drying. The cup features fruit-forward, jasmine-like florals, clean apricot tones, and a silky, tea-like structure with gentle brightness reminiscent of white peach or nectarine. The finish lingers softly with notes of fruit and raw honey.
Founder Tim Coonan, a former chef with experience in prestigious kitchens around the world, started Big Shoulders Coffee in his garage about a decade ago. His culinary background brings a chef's attention to detail to every roast, sourcing beans from farmers he has built relationships with. Together with his wife Patricia, they have built a brand that prioritizes hospitality and creating a welcoming "third place" for the community, a sanctuary separate from home and work.
