This coffee is sourced from Finca Concepcion Chuito in the Antigua region of Guatemala, grown at an elevation of 1600 meters. Produced by Luis Pedro Zelaya Zemora, this washed coffee is a blend of Bourbon and Caturra varieties. It features a flavor profile characterized by notes of almond joy, orange cream, and vanilla. With its big body and intense sweetness, this coffee is versatile and suitable for both espresso and filter brewing methods.
Kuma Coffee was founded in 2008 by Mark Barany, who started roasting small batches in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood in late 2007. The company now operates out of a warehouse in Interbay with a four person team, roasting on a Loring Kestrel 35k that cuts gas usage by 75 percent compared to conventional equipment. Kuma was the first Seattle roaster to publish a transparency statement disclosing exact per pound prices paid for every bean in its inventory, a move that set a precedent for openness in the city's specialty coffee scene. About half of the company's coffee is purchased directly from farms at above market prices, and all orders are roasted and shipped within 24 hours.
