This coffee is sourced from the Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil, specifically from the farms Fazendas Santo Antonio and Olhos D’Água, managed by producer Yuki Minami. It is a specialty-grade coffee that highlights the community-building efforts of Japanese-Brazilian farmers in the region. The flavor profile is sweet, balanced, and chocolate-forward, complemented by a subtle kiss of acidity. This coffee is well-suited for everyday drinking.
Julie and TJ Fairchild's 2003 leap of faith has evolved into Pittsburgh's most thoughtfully community-centered roasting operation, now spanning seven locations with 65+ employees roasting 2,500 pounds weekly. Their philosophy, inspired by a Walt Whitman poem, centers on creating "solid ground for all" through coffee that serves as genuine neighborhood infrastructure.