AUGUST 2026
There will be seasons of plenty and seasons of want.
Times when the table is full, and times when we have to make do.
For richer or poorer means that our love isn't dependent on either.
We choose each other when there is abundance.
We choose each other when there is little.
And in the ordinary rituals of life (a cup of coffee, a shared meal, a quiet morning),
we remember that what we have together is worth more than what we have alone.
FOR RICH FOR POOR
WEEK ONE | SUNSET COLOMBIA
VALOR COFFEE
Origin: Villa Lucia, Antioquia, Colombia
Farmer: Andres Cardonia
Process: Anaerobic Semi-Washed
Roast: Light
Notes: Honeysuckle · Fruit Punch Capri-Sun · Soft & Sweet
Our guest coffee this month is roasted by the our friends at Valor Coffee near Atlanta, Georgia.
"Imagine lying in a field of wildflowers watching a pink and orange sky fade beyond the horizon. Now put that in a cup and you have Andres Cardona's Sunset. Andres is a coffee producer from Santa Barbara, Colombia, and one we always look forward to featuring on our menu. A true family man who dotes on his wife and daughter, he also happens to be a master of fermentation and coffee, having spent the last eight years honing his craft in specialty coffee. For Sunset, depulped cherries ferment in sealed tanks along with mosto, juice from coffee cherries. The result is a juicy, layered cup with cherry sweetness and floral complexity."
-- VALOR
WEEK TWO | BLACK SHEEP CHINA
HONEY MOON COFFEE
Origin: Sul De Minas, Brazil
Importer: TYPICA
Process: Natural
Roast: Medium
Notes: Milk Chocolate · Caramel· Nutty
This full-bodied, syrupy-sweet coffee soaks up all the delicious flavors of the region. Sun-ripened coffee cherries were left on the branch until they were bursting with concentrated sugars. Once adequately dried, the cherries were mechanically harvested, sorted, and set out on patios to absorb as much sugar and flavor from the fruit as possible
This lot of green comes to us from TYPICA , an importer sourcing from Coopama. Coopama is a farmer-owned cooperative located in the Sul de Minas region of Brazil, established to build long-term sourcing relationships that pursue both consistency and discovery. Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Machado, Minas Gerais, the cooperative brings together 3,600 member farmers, 60% of whom are small-scale family producers. What sets Coopama apart from typical Brazilian volume suppliers is its commitment to full lot traceability. While it is standard practice for most cooperatives to blend lots after classification, Coopama manages every lot individually, tracking unique lot numbers and bag counts down to the SACA level
We'll leave the rest to you. Savor and enjoy. For brewing instructions, visit our guide here.
RITUAL BLENDS
The blends aren’t meant to hide the origins — they’re meant to highlight them.
By shifting the ratio, you’ll experience how each coffee carries unique qualities which, when paired with the other, becomes something new.
WEEK THREE 70% SUNSET | 30% BLACK SHEEP
Valor's Sunset Colombia storms the scene with its bright and sweet flavor profile. Following behind is our Honey Moon's China. See if you notice it bringing more flavor, depth, or even simple mouth-feel (literally, the feeling in your mouth) to the cup.
Taste and observe. Take in the warmth.
Each week, try to notice which coffee reveals itself first, last, and how they work together. You may find new flavors amplified and complimented by the contrasting coffees.
And of course, ask yourself: Is this the coffee for me?
WEEK FOUR 30% SUNSET | 70% BLACK SHEEP
Taste and observe.
The roles flipped, China takes the lead. Try to notice the sweet Colombia poking it's way through, complementing the rich, chocolatey mouthfeel of the China.
Savor those sips. Try to catch the subtle and not-so-subtle flavors of the two coffees interacting in a new way.
Which cup did you prefer? Where do you and your spouse differ?