This single-origin coffee is produced by Mate Matewos in the Sidama region of Ethiopia at an altitude of 2050 meters. It features the 74158 variety and is processed using the Red Honey method, where the coffee is pulped and dried with mucilage intact on shaded beds. The flavor profile is characterized by notes of grapefruit, black tea, and sour watermelon. This coffee is noted for its crisp, refreshing quality, making it suitable for both hot and iced brewing.
Brian Zhou runs Thoughtful Coffee as a one person nanoroaster operation in Brooklyn, New York. A software engineer by profession, Zhou financed an Aillio Bullet home roaster and built the business around three core values: transparency in pricing and process, humane relationships over profit maximization, and strict quality control. The focus is on small batch light roasts with floral, fruity, and complex profiles, sourcing unusual and distinctively processed coffees at accessible prices. Zhou documents his roasting process and collects customer feedback openly through a Substack publication, making the entire operation as legible as possible.
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