Ethiopia Banko Gotiti is a single-origin, direct trade coffee with a light roast optimized for filter brewing. The naturally processed coffee features layered blueberry and ripe stone fruit balanced by gentle cocoa sweetness and a soft black tea finish. It highlights nuanced acidity, clean sweetness, and an elegant, lingering character.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
