February Roastery Select
The month of love, and we certainly hope you will love these coffees! This month we have two origins that have not made an appearance in a while as single origin offerings: Brazil and Peru. First up we have a washed coffee from Peru sourced by Swift Coffee. For those of you who may remember Catalyst Coffee they were an importer that we loved working with before who specialized in fantastic Ethiopian lots. They have since shuttered that chapter and come back as Swift Coffee and we are thrilled to be working with Emily and the team again! The second coffee is a Brazil coffee sourced by Falcon Coffee, another importer that we have started working with to bring in some fantastic lots.
Medina Toro Washed
Medina Toro is a farmer who had recently joined the PAWQARA cooperative and is excited to see his coffee being showcased in North America.
From Swift Coffee:
“The PAWQARA co-op is truly a community of friends, neighbors, and families in the Chirinos district who have banded together to sell their coffee. Begun in 2022, the cooperative is centered around husband and wife partners Lily Heredia and Neptaly Santos, partnered with another husband and wife pair: Angel Noriega and Cati Simon of Mikel coffee. The third husband and wife pair to bring the project to fruition was Emily and Michael McIntyre of Swift Coffee Sourcing.
Tired of using great care to produce their coffees and then seeing the (often) variety-separated, high-end coffees go into regional blends at local cooperatives, the founders envisioned a powerful group led by women, for the betterment of the entire community.”
300g
Sourced by Swift Coffee
Origin:
Cajamarca, Peru
Producer: PAWQARA Co-op
Variety: Caturra
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1700-1800 masl
Harvest: 2025
Recommended Brew:
Filter
Reminds us of:
Peach, Pear, Dried fig, Black tea
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We recommend Recipe A in our brew guide
Rio Brilhante Tropicana Natural
Located in the Pântano micro-region of Minas Gerais, Fazenda Rio Brilhante benefits from a stable climate ideal for coffee production, particularly natural processed coffees. Founded by Inácio Urban in the 1980s, the farm has expanded to 1,600 hectares. Management utilizes advanced mechanical harvesting and density sorting to ensure lot consistency, while mahogany and grevillea trees protect plants from wind and preserve biodiversity. Now managed by the second generation of the Urban family, the estate produces an average of 130,000 bags annually. Rio Brilhante is globally recognized for its commitment to sustainability and quality, holding UTZ and Rainforest Alliance certifications while earning prestigious awards for ethics and traceability. By maintaining mandatory forest reserves and innovative agricultural practices, the farm exemplifies modern, responsible agribusiness in the Cerrado Mineiro region.
300g
Sourced by Falcon Coffees
Origin:
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Producer: Urban Family
Varieties: Catuai, Bourbon, Guara
Process: Natural
Elevation: 950-1050 masl
Harvest: 2025
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Espresso
Reminds us of:
Macadamia Nut, Prune, Candied Almond
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We recommend Recipe B in our brew guide