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The dry fragrance alone is worth the price—notes of jasmine and stone fruit jump out right after grinding. It brews up smooth with a sweet, lingering finish that makes me slow down and actually enjoy my morning cup.

The Pacific winds really do carry through in every sip—it’s impossibly smooth, with a soft, lingering finish that makes my morning pour-over feel like a slow ritual. I’m already planning my next bag just to support the Zapotec growers behind it.

The forested shade-growing really comes through in the cup—it’s got this clean, layered sweetness I’ve never found in other beans. Knowing six Zapotec farmers in Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur are behind it makes each brew feel a little more meaningful.