SHANTAWENE

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. It is one of the largest producers of Arabica and the flavors range from rich and earthy to vibrant and complex. This natural lot comes to us from the Shantawane Washing Station in Sidamo, Ethiopia. Located between 2000–2200masl, Shantawene can be found near the base of the Bombe mountain in Southern Ethiopia. The station pays premiums to smallholder farmers to deliver extremely high-quality and freshly picked cherries. In turn, the majority of coffee is delivered to the station from growers in the nearby villages of Shantawene and Bombe and doesn't have to travel far.

 

Upon arrival at Shantawene, the cherries are evaluated based on color, ripeness, and density before being floated. The cherries are then dried on raised beds and rotated consistently to ensure even drying. Once they reach their ideal moisture level, the coffee is prepared for export.