This coffee is a washed Esperanza variety produced by Diego Robelo at Aquiares Estate in the Turrialba region of Costa Rica. It is designed as a consistent, comforting house coffee that balances sweetness and structure. The flavor profile features notes of cacao nibs and dulce de leche, complemented by soft strawberry and lemon verbena. It offers a rounded body, balanced structure, and a clean finish, making it an expressive yet approachable cup suitable for various brewing methods.
Cafen is a specialty coffee roastery based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brew bar on Dundas Street and a dedicated roasting facility nearby. The roastery practices intentional light roasting with a focus on preserving the vibrancy, complexity, and terroir of each lot. Sourcing is built on transparency and named producer partnerships, with current offerings drawn from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, featuring farmers like Edinson Argote and the Patio Bonito project in Huila. The approach is described as minimalist yet intentional, balancing science and intuition to showcase each coffee at its best expression.
