Coffee Description
This coffee launches with a sweetly resinous fragrance of caramel and toasted grapefruit. These carry into flavor notes, joined by dried strawberry and honey. Sweet, rounded acidity and a smooth, silky mouthfeel lend a rounded and juicy profile to this shade grown coffee.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Medium
Roast Level according to Crema
Refers to the roast level in comparison with all the coffees on Crema.co.
Light/Medium
Variety
Pacas
Process
Washed
Elevation
2000 masl
Region
Huehuetenango
About Evangelina Sagastume of Guatemala
In the heart of the highlands of Nim Jul (Big Jewel) lies Finca Playa Grande, founded in 1971. Here Sagastume and his mother Evangelina are committed to growing exceptional coffee. Among their workers are local employees that have been on the farm since its inception. Together they work to preserve the richly diverse biosphere, employing environmentally-friendly practices including use of organic material to enrich the soils and absence of pesticides.
Finca Playa Grande processes its coffee on site, having its own wet mill and drying patios. Warm and welcoming, the Sagastume family is a fine example of sweet and gracious Guatemalan hospitality and pursuit of excellence in coffee.
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Our coffee expert
Aubrey Mills
6+ years experience as Coffee Taster, Wholesale Director, barista and Coffee Quality Director.
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe.
She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.”
Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
had this to say:
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe. She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.” Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
"Both delicate and well developed. I taste strong notes of caramelized sugar with a sparkling acidity similar to a ripe, small, hood strawberries. "
Tilly's Coffee
Tilly's Coffee, formerly known as Theodore's Coffee, is a small-batch roasting company led by Darwin Pavon, a Honduran coffee grower. Our journey began more than two decades ago when we discovered the world of premium coffee and the diverse range of varieties available in the market. Theodore's Coffee was established to bridge the gap between growers and discerning consumers, aiming to address the inequalities prevalent in the coffee industry and secure better returns for growers.
Over the years, we have experienced remarkable growth and recently celebrated five years of roasting excellence in the United States. Our roastery is located in Owosso, Michigan, a charming community adorned with captivating historic landmarks. As a company, we take pride in directly importing 90% of our coffees from dedicated growers in Central America, while the remaining 10% is sourced through our valued partner, CATALYST CONSULTING, who provides us with exceptional Ethiopian coffees.
Our unwavering commitment lies in meticulously roasting each small batch with an unwavering passion, fueled by our curiosity to understand how every customer savors their cup of coffee. Our core values serve as the guiding principles that shape our business:
QUALITY: We meticulously source, roast, and deliver the finest coffees from exceptional farms across the globe.
PEOPLE: We deeply value the hands that contribute to our business, from the growers to our cherished customers, as well as our friends and family.
INTEGRITY: Upholding the highest standards of integrity is paramount to us. We engage exclusively with like-minded companies and individuals who share our commitment to ethical business practices.
For further information or any inquiries, we encourage you to reach out to us at info@theodorescoffee.com. We are delighted to provide you with more insights and answer any questions you may have.
