Best enjoyed black
Suitable for Espresso, French Press, Stovetop, Percolator
Country: Ethiopia
Name: Shantawene
Tasting Notes: Pomegranate, Jasmine, Vanilla
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Natural
Elevation: 2,100m
Region: Sidamo, Bensa
The forests in Sidama provide Ventricosum, known as 'Enset’ or ‘false banana', which is important to the local food supply and speaks to the importance of preserving Natural ecosystems that provide for sustainable agriculture. Lunke Zegeye Dayechew is dedicated to environmentally friendly farming practices. His red cherries are carefully sorted to remove immature and over-ripened ones before pulping. The cherries are pulped within six hours of harvesting and dried on raised African beds to ensure even airflow for optimal drying. Once properly dried, the outer skin and flesh are removed, and the green coffee is allowed to "rest" before being exported.