ETHIOPIA SHANTAWANE

Country of Origin - ETHIOPIA

Region - SIDAMO

Variety - HEIRLOOM

Processing Method - WASHED

Altitude - 2150M

Roast Level - LIGHT ROAST

Flavor Notes - Jasmine, white peach, bergamot, lemon tea, honey-like sweetness, clean aftertaste

Flavor Comments

A floral aroma like jasmine spreads, with flavors of stone fruits reminiscent of white peach and apricot. Upon tasting, a bright, transparent acidity and honey-like sweetness combine, and as the temperature cools, a delicate and clean aftertaste like white tea lingers.

Origin Story

Shantawane, located in the Bensa district of Ethiopia's southern Sidama region, is one of the villages gaining attention as a producer of summer specialty coffee. This area is highly regarded by global buyers and roasters as "Bensa Coffee." Situated at an altitude of approximately 1900-2300m, the cool climate, significant day-night temperature differences, and volcanic soil slowly mature the coffee cherries, leading to a floral and transparent flavor. Coffee from this region is not produced by a single farm but by surrounding small-scale farmers, and the harvested ripe cherries are taken to the village's washing station for processing.