This coffee is from Daye Bensa in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, grown by smallholder farmers at elevations between 1950-2500 meters above sea level. The beans are Native Landraces variety, washed and processed at the Dembi Wet/Dry Station. The coffee features flavor notes of tangerine and floral honey, with the true flavor blossoming as it cools down.
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
