This coffee is a Chiroso variety from the Urrao region in Antioquia, Colombia, grown at an altitude of 2,000 meters. It is a washed coffee produced by Oscar Palacio at Finca La Soledad. The flavor profile is characterized by notes of cherry, baked apples, and carob, offering a clean, fruit-forward sweetness with a dimension of citrus. This coffee is versatile and suitable for various brewing methods, including filter, immersion, and espresso.
Prestin Yoder founded Flower Child as a small roasting and green buying project after years working in specialty coffee. The operation runs out of Oakland, focusing on limited releases rather than a permanent lineup. Yoder roasts light but fully developed targeting clarity, and sources directly from farmers. The emphasis on farmer compensation and ongoing dialogue with producing partners shapes both the selection and the pricing. Coffees are curated for cleanliness, vibrancy, and origin expression, with lots from Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Colombia, or Ecuador appearing frequently.
