This coffee is sourced from the Meseta de Popayán, a high Andean plateau in Colombia situated between 1,500 and 2,070 meters above sea level. Cofinet partners with approximately 65 dedicated growers in this region, providing above-market prices for quality and care. The volcanic soil and stable mountain climate create ideal conditions for slow-growing coffee. The cup profile features floral aromatics, caramel and fudge sweetness, soft rounded acidity, and a clean finish. It performs well as espresso, drip coffee, and with milk.
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.
