This coffee is a single-origin Aji variety from the Huila region of Colombia, produced by Marlon Bolaños and his project, The Three Coffee Farmers. It is a washed coffee that undergoes 12 hours of fermentation in open tanks followed by 10-15 days of drying. The flavor profile is characterized by bright acidity with notes of golden kiwi and granny smith apple, evolving into a herbal and floral fusion of spearmint and orange blossom as it cools.
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.
