Content: 100g
Tasting Notes: Orange Blossom, Apricot, Raspberry, Pineapple, Grape Candy
Origin: Ethiopia
Processing: Du Jia-Ning 3 Natural
Varietal: 74158
Producer: ALO
Region: Sidama
Elevation: 2450m
DJ3 refers to the customized processing done by ALO for World Brewers Cup Champion Du Jia-Ning for the 3rd year, further refining controlled drying and fermentation temperature, aiming to showcase high terroir clarity as a competition flavor profile.

Lab 19 by Erik Liao - Taipei, Taiwan

Lab 19 was started humbly on a 19th floor balcony of Erik’s apartment in Taiwan, honing his craft, expertise and curiosity for over a decade. He has since become renowned for his innovation in coffee brewing and roasting techniques, designing the Hario FLOW Dripper, and as an influential coffee competitor and coach.

Erik embraces the paradox of naming his roasting project something scientific like a “lab” – he says roasting coffee, along with brewing, is a dialogue. The calculatory precision from years of accumulated protocols, standards, data, curves, and theories still meshes with countless uncertainties each time, creating a boundless flavor experience. Their philosophy is rooted in science, but aims to embrace the ambiguity and personal nature in coffee, rather than perfection.

In terms of sourcing, Lab 19 is in a unique position given Erik’s involvement with Tri-Up Coffee, Erik’s other venture in collaborative, hands-on green sourcing and processing alongside producers. With a focus on fostering relationships and sustainability between roasters, producers, and competitors, Lab 19 is often able to offer customized exclusive lots focused solely on elevating quality and flavor profiles.