This Peru-origin washed Gesha is produced at the Sufaypata farm in Cusco. Varietal Gesha, washed processing, elevation around 2050 meters, with tasting notes suggesting warm spices and mango. The profile emphasizes clarity and bright acidity typical of a washed Gesha.
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.
