This coffee is sourced from the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, specifically from the locality of Unión Cantinil. Produced by 76 smallholder farmers at an altitude of 1500 to 1800 meters, this coffee is a blend of Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Pache varieties. It undergoes a traditional washed process, involving overnight fermentation and sun-drying on cement patios. The flavor profile features notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and ripe black cherry, offering a full-bodied and rounded experience.
Carrier Roasting Co. was founded in 2011 by Ben Doxtator in Northfield, Vermont. The roastery operates a vintage Probat L12, producing lighter roast profiles designed to highlight origin characteristics in small batches. Sourcing is built on direct trade relationships with personal connections to farmers and importers, and the range includes single origin coffees and seasonal micro lots. Vermont Magazine named Carrier the best coffee roaster in the state. The café at Depot Square serves espresso, pour over, and retail beans, and the wholesale side supplies cafés and restaurants throughout Vermont.
