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September - 09/24

Hi love,

hope your doing well in this late summer air. It seems like the end-of-summer plans just keep piling up ~ we've gotten quite busy lately!

FYI ~ Next month (October) we will be pausing all subscriptions as we will be moving! We just secured a new apartment, and with all of our plans and the move, we need to take care of ourselves and not over-work. You won't be charged for Octobers subscription cycle, and we will pick things back up in November.

However, this month we've got two very clean and delicious coffees for you to enjoy over the next couple of weeks.

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Let's dive in

A Moment to Reflect:

An open heart, will get you much further than sheer willpower alone.

Having both is ideal, having one is better than none.

But an open heart will guide you to what FEELS right. An open heart will let others SEE you in an authentic light. An open heart will change your life.

We all experience hardship, some more than others. People who take advantage of you, lovers who've moved on, societies expectations of you.

Which can make it easy to become guarded, to protect yourself... which is so valid!

But it's not about becoming tough and closing off your heart completely ~ it's about becoming resilient enough to bounce back into open-heartedness, even when we go through hardship.

Open your heart to this life, all it's possibilities, and the lovely people we get to share it with.

We love you, we see you, and with an open heart we cherish you. 🤍

Subscription Details

Let's take a close look at each coffee.

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Caturra

Colombia · Amparo Botina · Washed

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Sensory Experience

An immediate presentation of rich sweetness and vibrant acidity sits atop a pleasant and weighted mouthfeel, adding structure and balance to the cup. You’ll find notes of Ripe Peach, Sweet Orange, Caramel and Hibiscus. 

  • Coffee Variety & Processing

    Coffee cherries of the Caturra variety are harvested, washed and fermented for 16-20hr before being shade-dried on raised drying beds for 12 days. 

  • About Amparo Botina

    Amparo Botina's coffees are excellent. Her farm Finca El Encinal sits at an elevation of 1920m in a valley above the Los Arrayanes River in Nariño, Colombia. Thanks to the quality and demand of her coffees, Amparo Botina has been able to invest in key infrastructure for El Encinal, elevating the flavour of her coffees year after year.

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Additional Details

Origin: Colombia

Region: Nariño

Farm: Finca El Encinal

Producer: Amparo Botina

Elevation: 1920m

Varietal: Caturra

Process: Washed

Fermentation: 16-20 hours

Drying: 12 Days, Shade on Raised Beds

Source & Price Transparency

Source: Apex Coffee Importers

FOB: $11.77/kg USD

We Payed: $23.31/kg CAD

* all numbers are based on the information we have available to us.
* please note, this does not include the costs associated with running our business.

If you have further questions please contact us

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JARC 74110/74177

Ethiopia · Kenissa · Washed

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Sensory Experience

A bright, citrus forward cup, with juicy peach mid-tones and a refreshing finish of sparkling limeade that lingers on the tongue.

  • Coffee Variety & Processing

    Mostly comprised of JARC 74110 with small amounts being 74177, this coffee is grown organically and processed using the traditional washed technique. It’s then shade-dried on raised beds with each lot being labeled for traceability. Needless to say, the processing at Kenissa Cooperative is top-notch.

  • About Kenissa

    Kenissa Cooperative was founded in 2018 and processes coffee for its 305-310 smallholder members, most of which grow the JARC 74110 variety with a few still growing 74177. Kenissa’s leadership is exceptionally committed to its success, with former members who’ve secured their own export licenses still serving on its board or in management roles to help their community and improve the incomes and livelihoods of its members.

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Additional Details

Origin: Ethiopia

Region: Limu, Agaro

Coop: Kenissa

Producers: 305-310

Elevation: 2100

Varietals: (JARC) 74110 & 74177

Process: Washed

Drying: Shaded raised beds

Source & Price Transparency

Source: Showroom Coffee

(Crop to Cup Coffee Importers)

FOB: $9.13/kg USD

We Payed: $34.56/kg CAD

* all numbers are based on the information we have available to us.
* please note, this does not include the costs associated with running our business.

If you have further questions please contact us

Recipes

Flat Bottom Dripper

Recipe:

12g : 200ml Filtered Water @92ºc

Pouring Structure:

60g -> 120g -> 200g

0s -> 45s -> 1:20s

Light swirl after first & final pour

Total Brew Time

2:30s - 2:45s.

Aeropress

Recipe

15g : 250g Filtered Water @92°c

Inverted Aeropress & Standard Filters

Brew Guide

Pre-Wet Filter

50g -> 200g -> Steep

0s -> 45s -> 3:00s

Add filter cap -> flip onto carafe -> press gently

Total Brew Time

4:30-5:00s

Enjoy - See you in November 🤍