This coffee is grown by Luis Arley Florez in the Urrao valley of Antioquia, Colombia, at an altitude of 1,600 meters. The lot consists of the Chiroso variety. It undergoes a unique processing method involving an initial 36-hour whole-cherry fermentation in closed tanks, followed by 72 hours of open fermentation after depulping, and is dried on raised beds for two to three weeks. This coffee reflects the producer's commitment to quality and showcases the distinct character of the Urrao region.
Metric Coffee emerged in 2013 from a partnership between Darko Arandjelovic, formerly of Caffe Streets, and Xavier Alexander, an Intelligentsia roaster since 2009. Operating from the West Fulton neighborhood of Chicago, Metric roasts on a meticulously restored 1961 Probat drum roaster, maintaining equipment that speaks to the roastery's appreciation for craft and precision. The company's recent expansion with Milli by Metric in a century old Avondale building reflects Metric's growth while staying true to its focus on quality, consistency, and ecological mindfulness in every roasted batch.
