This coffee is a Kenya Nyeri Ndiaini Filter Roast from Ndiaini Factory in Nyeri County. Ripe cherries from smallholders are processed and dried to develop a Nyeri profile. Roasted medium light for filter brewing. In the cup, expect strawberry and apricot sweetness with lively orange acidity, milk chocolate, and gentle baking spice, finishing juicy and sweet.
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.
