Ethiopia Shantawene Natural

12 oz. Bag — $23

Light Roast
Single Origin

This natural coffee comes to us from the lush highlands of southern Ethiopia where coffee grows wild. Wonderfully fruity and delicate, the cup has notes of blackberry pie and plum enhanced with a honey sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Plum
Blackberry
Honey

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Sourcing & Processing

Bombe Abore Washing Station in Sidama, Ethiopia

The Shantawene village is situated between the village of Bombe and the base of the Bombe mountain in the Sidama Region of southern Ethiopia. Coffee plants (both wild and cultivated) flourish in these fertile highlands. Rich in water resources, Sidama is the leading coffee producing region of Ethiopia.

This landrace coffee was grown on approximately 500 small farms located near the Shantawene village and processed at the nearby Abore washing station. The station gets its name from the Abore bridge and fountain, both dedicated to a local chief. The Bok Nora Waterfall is also close by and the whole area is bursting with lush vegetation.

Natural Process Coffee Drying at the Bombe Abore Washing Station in Ethiopia

For this natural process, only perfectly ripe cherries are hand-picked and delivered to the washing station to be carefully sorted. They are floated to make sure only the highest quality cherries are selected. The coffee is spread out on raised beds and dried in the shade until it reaches the ideal moisture level. This usually takes from 14 to 18 days.