This coffee is a red honey processed blend of Caturra and Catuaí varieties, produced by Luis Anastasio Castro at the Juanachute Micromill in the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica. It offers a vibrant and expressive flavor profile characterized by notes of milk chocolate, raspberry, orange, and blackcurrant. The coffee is designed to be bright and juicy with layered sweetness, lively acidity, and a clean finish, providing a balanced and approachable cup suitable for various brewing methods.
Cafen is a specialty coffee roastery based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brew bar on Dundas Street and a dedicated roasting facility nearby. The roastery practices intentional light roasting with a focus on preserving the vibrancy, complexity, and terroir of each lot. Sourcing is built on transparency and named producer partnerships, with current offerings drawn from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, featuring farmers like Edinson Argote and the Patio Bonito project in Huila. The approach is described as minimalist yet intentional, balancing science and intuition to showcase each coffee at its best expression.
