This single origin coffee is produced by Jose Rivera at El Rejo farm in San José del Alto, Jaén, Cajamarca, Peru. The 1-hectare farm sits at 1750-1800 meters altitude. The coffee is a Sidra variety, believed to be an Ecuadorian hybrid of Bourbon and Typica, known for its Gesha-like complexity. It is washed processed and features flavor notes of jasmine tea, cooked apple, and mandarin. Jose Rivera runs Origin Coffee Lab (OCL), an exporter recognized for sourcing distinctive specialty lots in northern Peru, and uses this farm as a living laboratory to explore how various genetics express at high altitude.
Joseph Haddad founded this trailblazing roastery in 2012 with an unwavering mission to make quality coffee accessible to everyone. Their philosophy centers on honoring the entire coffee chain from origin farmers to the final cup, employing rigorous research and extensive sourcing to deliver exceptional single origins and blends. Code Black's approach balances innovation with respect for traditional coffee craftsmanship, creating what they aptly describe as coffee "made by humans, for humans."
