'DARK MATTER BOX' BOX JULY 2023

Jun 26

DARK MATTER

Get ready for this month's coffee subscription theme, the "Dark Matter Box," where we dive into the world of dark coffee with three awesome roasters. First up, we have Roos Roast from Ann Arbor, Michigan, rocking their blend called "Portland in the 90s" with smokey, toasty, and marshmallow vibes. Then, Evans Brothers from Sandpoint, Idaho brings us "Huehue," a Guatemala single origin packed with bittersweet chocolate, a rich body, and a hint of smokiness. Lastly, Desert Sun Coffee Roasters from Durango, Colorado presents a Sumatra, Indonesia single origin that'll blow your mind with its rich, earthy, and herbal flavors.

Image: Evans Brothers Coffee

Evans Brothers Coffee was started in Sandpoint, ID by two brothers, Rick and Randy Evans in the summer of 2009. They developed their vision for this family-owned business over long lift rides at Schweitzer Mountain Resort's Chair 6 in the winter of 2008/2009. Randy had worked in specialty coffee for a decade, while Rick had a background in business development, sales, and marketing.
Their intention with the business would be to create a long-lasting company that would add tremendous value to their local communities, striving to connect people with the story of the coffee itself. They create special experiences around a cup of coffee, showcasing the producers and importers that do so much of the real work. Traveling to origin and connecting at this level has always been important.
Equally as important to the brothers, has been creating a place for true connection in their communities, to inspire people and provide a sense of place.
This coffee is a product of the renowned CODECH, a collective of four cooperatives nestled in Central America's highest mountain range, Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. After being closely evaluated by our partners, Atlas Coffee Importers, since 2009, the coffee has been distinguished for its quality, resulting from the selective cultivation practices based on the farms' elevations. Grown between 1400-2000 meters, the coffee boasts varieties such as Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, and Pache, all processed using the fully washed method. Its flavor profile includes bittersweet chocolate, rich body, and crisp roastiness, accentuated by our darkest roast level.
TASTING NOTES
bittersweet chocolate, rich body, smokey
ORIGIN
Guatemala

RoosRoast Coffee, conceived by John Roos, is an eclectic blend of life, art, and food that goes beyond mere business, involving everyone from the employees to the coffee farmers and customers. Rooted in a unique ethos of thriftiness, irreverence, and a deep local connection, RoosRoast thrives on delivering exceptional coffee experiences while providing a living wage and benefits to its employees. John Roos, the mind behind RoosRoast, has a diverse background as a reformed ski bum, poet, artist, chef, and car salesman, using his varied experiences and chef's palate to create high-quality coffee. The heart of RoosRoast lies in its grassroots ethos, commitment to sustainability, and the personality of its founder John Roos, reflected in the unique naming of its offerings, like "Lobster Butter Love."
"Portland in the 90s" is an intensely dark roast, characterized by its robust, smoky flavor with a hint of toasty marshmallow, reminiscent of an Italian roast. This bold blend is not intended for those with a preference for milder flavors, marking it as a choice for the adventurous. The coffee holds Fair Trade and Organic certifications, indicating its commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. In essence, it's a fiery, distinctive blend that will surely ignite your taste buds.
TASTING NOTES: smokey, toasty, marshmallow

ORIGIN: Blend

Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, based in Durango, Colorado, is a certified 100% organic and fair-trade coffee roastery that strongly believes in ethical and sustainable practices. As a member-owner of Cooperative Coffees, the only roaster owned coffee importing cooperative in North America, they maintain direct relationships with their small-scale farmers, ensuring the best price and avoiding middlemen. Their commitment to the highest quality, sustainable coffee and carbon responsibility has led them to be recognized as providing the most sustainable coffee available by the Specialty Coffee Association. Alongside their respect for coffee producers, they prioritize their team's well-being, promoting living wages and work/life balance, which contributes to their award-winning business model.
Grown beneath the shade canopy near Gunung Leuser National Park, this exotic coffee is a superb example of what makes Sumatran coffees a perennial favorite among coffee lovers. Naturally darker than many other single-origins, its flavor is earthy and complex with notes of dark chocolate and malt.
TASTING NOTES: rich, earthy, herbal
ORIGIN
Indonesia