Colombia Nelson Chaves Natural is a high-elevation Colombian coffee processed as a natural. The beans come from Nelson Chaves’ La Esperanza farm, with drying on patios after hand-harvesting to develop sweetness and a citrus edge. The natural drying method concentrates sweetness and complexity characteristic of Colombian naturals, produced through a traditional, labor-intensive process.
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.
