March 2026: Podium Platinum. Reprise Coffee

Country: Colombia
Varietals: Pink Bourbon
Process: Macerated Natural Process
Producer: Juliana Guevara & Wbeimar Lasso
Elevation: 1,950 MASL
Tasting Notes: Guava, fresh rose, raspberry truffle

The coffee:

Juliana & Wbeimar are a husband & wife couple that produce incredible coffees at high elevations in Huila, Colombia. This lot of Pink Bourbon sits at a towering 1950 MASL and is hand-picked by their permanent labor force whom are calibrated with each cultivar's unique ripening patterns - an extra layer of attention that is not always possible for every farm.

Once picked, the cherry undergoes a short but impactful "pre-fermentation" or "maceration" which is just enough extra processing to exaggerate this coffees most dynamic qualities.

The duo's affinity for coffee education is a passion that resonates with us. You can even follow along by checking out their updates on Instagram @Fincalaterraza

The roaster:

Reprise Roasters is a designer coffee company based in Evanston, IL - specializing in direct sourcing & supply-chain independence. With unique connections to origin. The company started its journey with a roastery and café in Winnetka and has expanded to a welcoming 1,500-square-foot café in Evanston.

Reprise is composed of a farmer, roaster & barista trio & is uniquely positioned to engage an impactful purchasing model that consequentially includes friends & even family members.

Kati Paiz & Adam Paronto are a husband & wife team that operate a modern cafe in the Chicagoland Area with a commitment to providing the highest quality specialty coffee to the community & strive to be an anchor in the coffee education sector. Whether it be agricultural excellence or the World's Best Coffee - Reprise is roasting for a balanced and palatable world.