This coffee is from Finca Maputo in La Perla, Nanegal, Pichincha, Ecuador, at 1,300 meters altitude. It is produced by Henry and Verena Gaibor. The variety is Mejorado and the coffee is washed processed. Tasting notes include cane sugar, white grape, rooibos, tart white grapes, jasmine florals, bright red cranberry, and red currant. The farm has a specific microclimate often covered in fog with low evening temperatures. The coffee is sourced through Cafe Imports.
Origin
Pichincha (Ecuador)
Flavor Notes
Jasmine, Red Currant, White Grape, Cane Sugar, Rooibos
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.
