Simon Brown + Merlith Cruz • Washed • Heirloom • Peru

About This Coffee

Producer - Simon Brown + Merlith Cruz Origin - Peru Process - Natural Varietal - Heirloom Altitude - 1800 MASL Flavour Notes - Blackcurrant, Peach, Palma Violets Best for: Espresso + Filter roast level: Light Farm Simon Brown and Merlith Cruz grow coffee at their farm, Las Etíopes, where they cultivate Ethiopian varieties such as Gesha, Wush Wush, and Heirloom. Beyond farming, they are also the founders of Chacra, an importing company that works closely with smallholder producers committed to high-quality coffee and innovative processing techniques. Their dual role as both producers and importers allows them to support sustainable farming while promoting carefully crafted specialty lots.

Origin

Peru

Flavor Notes

Peach, Palma Violets

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Heirloom

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Taith Coffee

Taith Coffee is an owner operated specialty roastery, ceramic studio, and bookshop on the High Street in Lewes, East Sussex. Coffee is roasted on site, with a light roast philosophy designed to bring out big, distinctive flavours from boutique growers around the world. The roastery also carries a competition and rarities menu featuring premium micro lots, alongside small 36g packs that let customers try rare coffees at home without committing to a full bag. Beyond the beans, the space houses clay and Riso studios under the Taith Atelier name, plus a curated selection of books and vinyl. The café itself is known for its picture windows with views of the surrounding Sussex hills and a thoughtfully designed interior that blends whimsy with warmth.

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