2025 April Box
April Roastery Select
Now that the Spring rains are here, we're featuring two washed coffees this month. First, we have a Chiroso from Carmen Montoya. Although Carmen Montoya is a new producer for us, this coffee beautifully demonstrates how expressive Chiroso can be. This variety often presents delightful floral tones and a tea-like elegance, reminiscent of Ethiopian and Kenyan coffees. Second, we have a classic, sweet, and well-rounded washed bourbon from Burundi. After resting, this coffee should be suitable for espresso, should you be inclined to try it.
Carmen Montoya Chiroso Washed
We are happy to introduce you to Carmen Montoya. With 23 years of experience, Carmen inherited her love for coffee and farming from her parents.
Her journey began with a small plot and a mystery coffee variety. In 2014, she reached a significant turning point when she won the Cup of Excellence with her "chiroso" coffee. Carmen has pioneered the cultivation of this variety in her region, becoming a leader in her community. She now supports other farmers in improving their practices, with the goal of achieving global recognition for the exceptional quality of Urrao's chiroso coffee.
300g
Sourced by Da Vida Coffee
Origin:
Antioqua, Colombia
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Rosemary, Grapefruit, Brown Sugar, Black Tea
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We recommend Recipe A in our brew guide
Turihamwe Bourbon Washed
From JNP Coffee:
“Turihamwe, which means “together” in Kirundi, is a high-quality coffee produced by women coffee farmers and processed in Burundi’s first washing station built and owned by women farmers. Seven women pooled their savings from their JNP Coffee premiums to build their own wet mill in 2019.
Now they control the quality of their coffee and this stage of the supply chain. The result is an exceptional coffee that features the sweet and citrus flavors so prized by specialty coffee drinkers. Through their small investment group, Turihamwe Turashobora, these businesswomen plan to use future premium earnings to increase production from five micro-lots to 1,200 bags a year.”
300g
Sourced by JNP Coffee
Origin:
Ngozi Province, Burundi
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Red Currant, Prune, Cane Sugar
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We recommend Recipe A in our brew guide