{"title":"Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our carefully curated selection of premium coffee beans. 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Named after the abundant guadua bamboo that grows across the land, the farm is home to approximately 40,000 trees spanning varieties like Geisha, Typica, Yellow Bourbon, Pink Bourbon, Maragogype, and Laurina.\u003cbr\u003eProducer Jimmy is a second-generation coffee grower who began farming in 2005 and made a pivotal shift toward specialty coffee in 2016, when he started working as a quality analyst and cupper at a family cooperative in Buesaco. That experience gave him a trained palate and a deep understanding of what makes exceptional coffee — knowledge he brought back to his own farm when he launched independent production in 2020. Today, La Guadua's focus is on pushing sensory boundaries through innovative post-harvest processing and deliberate variety selection. The farm's competition track record speaks to the quality: a top-30 finish in Colombia's Cup of Excellence in 2018, and second place in the Copa de Mi Nariño regional competition in 2023 — with a washed Geisha lot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Sourced This Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJimmy's trajectory from cupper to producer is rare, and it shows in the cup. His trained palate directly informs how he grows, picks, and processes his coffee — every decision is made with flavor clarity in mind. 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The farm takes its name from the guadua bamboo that grows abundantly across the property and is home to around 40,000 trees spanning a remarkable range of varieties — Pink Bourbon, Geisha, Typica, Yellow Bourbon, Maragogype, and Laurina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProducer Jimmy is a second-generation coffee grower who started farming in 2005 with traditional varieties before pivoting toward specialty cultivars in 2010. His career took a defining turn in 2016 when he began working as a quality analyst and cupper at a family cooperative in Buesaco — training that sharpened his palate and gave him a producer's rare advantage: the ability to taste what he's building toward. He launched independent production in 2020 and has since earned recognition on Colombia's competition stage, including a top-30 Cup of Excellence finish in 2018 and second place in the Copa de Mi Nariño in 2023. At La Guadua, every lot is driven by experimentation and the pursuit of new sensory profiles through innovative post-harvest techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Sourced This Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePink Bourbon has quickly become one of specialty coffee's most exciting varieties — prized for its juicy sweetness and complex florality — and Nariño's high altitude and cool, cloudy climate are an ideal match for coaxing the best out of it. At 2,100+ masl, the cherries on Jimmy's farm develop slowly, building the kind of layered complexity that this lot delivers: sunflower, apple, lemon peel, pu'er tea, and grapefruit — a profile that's at once bright and deeply textured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat sets this lot apart is the producer behind it. Jimmy's dual background as a trained cupper and hands-on farmer means nothing is left to chance — variety selection, picking, and processing are all guided by a palate that knows exactly what quality tastes like. The clean washed process here lets the Pink Bourbon's natural character shine through without distraction, resulting in a versatile omni-roast coffee that's as rewarding in espresso as it is in a pour-over. Exceptional quality at an approachable price point — this one is a standout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSunflower, Apple, Lemon Peel, Pear Tea, Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Oak Coffee","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":42931549667391,"sku":"C005","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4326\/0735\/files\/La_Guadua_-_Jimmy_Gomez_2.png?v=1771906591"},{"product_id":"chiriqui-boquete-panamab-altieri-geisha-dilgo-lot-washed","title":"Chiriquí, Boquete, Panama - Altieri Geisha DILGO Lot | Washed","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(68, 61, 127);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Light Roast]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChiriquí, Boquete, Panama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm: Altieri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProcessing: \u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: Geisha, \u003cspan\u003eDILGO-260125\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: 16\u003cspan\u003e00 Masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltieri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAltieri Specialty Coffee is a family-owned operation in Boquete, Panama, perched on the eastern slopes of Volcán Barú at 1,600–2,200 masl. Founded by Eugene Altieri — an Italian-American entrepreneur known as \"Don Gene\" who moved to Panama in 1973 — the farm began almost by accident. Eugene purchased the land in Callejón Seco in 2005 as an investment with no prior coffee experience, only to discover its exceptional potential for specialty varieties. He sourced his original Geisha seeds from the Peterson family of Hacienda La Esmeralda — the very farm that put Geisha on the global map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe farms sit in a rare microclimate where Pacific and Atlantic winds collide over volcanic soil, surrounded by the virgin cloud forests of the Barú National Park. The estate is divided into 11 distinct plots (tablons), each named after Eugene's grandchildren — this DILGO lot comes from the plot named after his grandson Diego, home to the farm's oldest Geisha trees planted in 2007. Now in its second generation, the operation is run by Eugene's children Anna Lynn and Francisco, alongside farm manager Roger Pitti. Altieri has earned four Best of Panama competition placements since 2014, and the family's meticulous approach — including 11 to 15 picking passes per harvest and hand-sorting every cherry — reflects a standard of care that borders on obsessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Sourced This Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to Panamanian Geisha, provenance matters — and it doesn't get much more direct than seeds sourced from La Esmeralda, grown on volcanic slopes in one of Boquete's most prized microclimates. This DILGO lot comes from the farm's oldest Geisha trees, and the maturity shows in the cup: orange blossom, bergamot, pineapple, and tangerine — an intensely aromatic, elegantly structured profile that's quintessential high-altitude Panamanian Geisha at its finest.\u003cbr\u003eThe clean washed process strips away any distraction, letting the variety and terroir speak with absolute clarity. At an Agtron of #93, this is a light roast designed for filter brewing — delicate enough to preserve every floral nuance while maintaining a sweetness and body that carry through the cup. The Altieri family's competition pedigree and generational commitment to excellence gave us full confidence in this lot. This is a showcase coffee, and it delivers exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Pineapple, Tangerine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Oak Coffee","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":42931556122687,"sku":"C007","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4326\/0735\/files\/Altieri_Chiriqui_Boquete_Panama.png?v=1773287995"},{"product_id":"qunqana-sidama-ethiopia-qunqana-heirloom-washed","title":"Qunqana, Sidama, Ethiopia - Qunqana Heirloom | Washed","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(68, 61, 127);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Light Roast]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eQunqana, Sidama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eQunqana Washing Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProcessing: \u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: Heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: 19\u003cspan\u003e00 - 2100 Masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQunqana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQunqana washing station sits in the Bensa district of Ethiopia's Sidama region at 1,900–2,100 masl — one of the country's most celebrated coffee-growing areas, known for producing the highest-graded coffees in Ethiopia thanks to its exceptional elevation, cool temperatures, fertile soil, and over 100 inches of annual rainfall. Cherries here ripen slower than in any other region of Ethiopia, building remarkable density and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQunqana is the \"mother station\" of Daye Bensa Coffee — the very first washing station founded by brothers Asefa and Mulugeta Dukamo. Asefa grew up cultivating coffee alongside his parents and began trading cherries as a teenager, travelling long distances to reach the nearest processing facility. That experience planted the seed for what would become one of Ethiopia's most significant coffee enterprises. He built Qunqana in Bensa's Daye town as a hub where local smallholder farmers could deliver their cherries without the burden of long travel. From that single station, Daye Bensa has grown into a major Ethiopian exporter now operating dozens of washing stations, multiple dry mills, and its own farms across Sidama. 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This lot from Qunqana is a textbook example: green plum, chamomile, apricot, and lemon tea — a clean, bright, and beautifully layered cup that showcases everything Bensa's high-altitude heirloom varieties are capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe washed process here keeps things transparent — cherries are picked ripe and depulped the same day, fermented for 8–12 hours in open-air tanks, washed in water channels, then slowly dried on raised beds. It's a straightforward approach that demands discipline at every step, and Daye Bensa's decades of experience at Qunqana show in the result. At $18 for 200g, this is an exceptional entry point into Ethiopian specialty — a coffee with real pedigree, from a station with deep roots, at a price that invites you to drink it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGreen Plum, Camomile, Apricot, Lemon Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Oak Coffee","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":42931580567615,"sku":"C010","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4326\/0735\/files\/Qunqana_Sidama_Ethiopia.png?v=1773287503"},{"product_id":"alejo-castro-west-valley-costa-rica-volcan-azul-sl34-anaerobic-natural","title":"Alejo Castro, West Valley, Costa Rica - Volcan Azul SL34 | Anaerobic Natural","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(68, 61, 127);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Light Roast]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlejo Castro, West Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVolcan Azul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProcessing: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnaerobic Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSL34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: 14\u003cspan\u003e00 - 1700 Masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQunqana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVolcán Azul is a world-renowned specialty coffee estate on the fertile volcanic slopes of Costa Rica's West Valley, managed by Alejo Castro Kahle — a sixth-generation coffee producer carrying forward over 200 years of family heritage. The story begins in the mid-1800s, when two pioneers on opposite ends of the Americas — Alejo C. Jiménez in Costa Rica and Wilhelm Kahle in southern Mexico — independently shared the same dream: to produce the best coffee in the world for Europe's demanding gourmet market. Their descendants eventually merged that vision into one family, and today Alejo runs the Volcán Azul micro-mill alongside his father Fernando Castro Jiménez and mother Vivian Kahle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe estate sits at 1,400–1,700 masl on rich volcanic soil, in a unique microclimate where Pacific and Atlantic winds converge. Volcán Azul grows an ever-expanding selection of varieties — including SL34, SL28, Gesha, Caturra, Typica, and Sudan Rume — and Alejo is known for relentlessly experimenting with processing methods to unlock new sensory possibilities from each cultivar. The farm is a frequent winner and finalist in the Costa Rica Cup of Excellence. Beyond quality, conservation runs deep in the family's DNA: since the 1980s, the Castro-Kahle family has acquired over 1,500 hectares of Costa Rican rainforest for ecological preservation, including land in the Osa Peninsula — a region home to 2.5% of the Earth's biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Sourced This Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSL34 is a variety rarely seen from Costa Rica, and in the hands of a producer like Alejo Castro, it becomes something truly special. Originally selected in Kenya's Scott Laboratories in the 1930s and prized for its drought resistance and exceptional cup potential, SL34 takes on a completely different character when grown on Volcán Azul's volcanic slopes and processed through anaerobic natural fermentation. The result is unlike anything conventional: dates, tangerine, guava, and red currant — deep, lush, and intensely fruity.\u003cbr\u003eThis lot is roasted to a \"No Crack\" light profile at Agtron #108, preserving every nuance the anaerobic process and variety have to offer. It's a coffee that rewards adventurous palates — the kind of cup that challenges what you think Costa Rican coffee can be. With six generations of expertise, a proven competition track record, and a genuine commitment to environmental stewardship, Volcán Azul represents the intersection of tradition and innovation at the highest level. 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