This coffee is a Castillo Ginger green coffee beans from Finca El Paraíso in Cauca, Colombia. It emphasizes controlled fermentation with natural spices and selected yeasts, followed by a thermal shock wash and gentle dehumidified drying. Flavor notes include black tea, lime, cardamom, and lemongrass; it offers a bright, aromatic cup with balanced acidity.
Origin
Cauca (Colombia)
Flavor Notes
Black Tea, Lime
Roast Level
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Processing
Controlled Fermentation With Natural Spices And Yeasts, D.A. Thermal Shock Washed
Geoff Polci, a certified Q Grader whose coffee journey spans two decades, founded Stereo Coffee Roasters in Toronto in June 2018. Polci first roasted coffee in 2004 at a restaurant in Costa Rica and went on to run a series of cafes and co own another roasting company before launching Stereo. The roastery focuses on sustainable, traceable coffees from single farm producers, with a particular commitment to sourcing from women and Indigenous communities. Polci brings a hands on approach to quality, and his Q Grader certification underpins the sourcing and roasting decisions across the lineup.
