Single-origin natural-processed coffee from Saraguro, Ecuador, grown at Hacienda La Papaya by Juan Peña at altitudes between 1900-2100 meters. The varietal is Mejorado, picked at peak ripeness with careful sorting and dried slowly on raised beds for 20-30 days. The cup profile features jammy fruit notes of mulberry jam and apricot syrup, tropical notes of pineapple and mango, with citric tones of lemon oil and floral characteristics of cherry blossom. High intensity with bright acidity throughout.
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.
