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Ethiopia, Shantawene Village
Ethiopia, Shantawene Village
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The coffee cherries undergo meticulous processing at the washing station, which for this natural lot includes washing and density sorting, hand sorting on the drying tables, and long hot days under the bright Ethiopian sun to reach optimal moisture readings before being dry-hulled, bagged, and transported to Addis Ababa for export milling before shipment.
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Tasting Notes
FLAVOR: Plum, Cherry, Honey
BODY: Light and Bright
ROAST LEVEL: Light
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Coffee Background
Shantawene village is nestled between the villages of Bombe and the majestic Bombe mountain. As is customary in much of Ethiopia, the local growers in this area are primarily smallholders, referred to as “”garden farmers.”” This term originates from their practice of cultivating coffee in the garden areas surrounding their homes. Additionally, many of these farmers harvest coffee cherries from trees that grow on the land where they reside. This natural occurrence of coffee trees in the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia, is a testament to its rich coffee heritage. In the region surrounding Shantawene village, there are two distinct rainy seasons. The first, known as Belg, occurs during the short rainy period from late February to May. Following Belg, the main rainy season, known as Kiremt, spans from June to September. The annual rainfall in this area typically ranges from 47 to 78 inches, contributing significantly to the lush vegetation and fertile soil that are conducive to coffee cultivation. These alternating rainy seasons play a crucial role in providing the necessary moisture for coffee plants to thrive and produce high-quality cherries. The Bensa district is situated within the renowned coffee-producing region of Sidama in Ethiopia. This area is celebrated for its high-quality coffee beans, which are sought after by specialty coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Bensa is characterized by its ideal coffeegrowing conditions, including high altitudes, fertile soil, and suitable climate, all of which contribute to the exceptional flavor profile of its coffee. In Bensa, coffee cultivation is typically done by smallholder farmers who employ traditional farming methods, hand- picking the ripe cherries during the harvest season.
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Producer Information
ORIGIN: Shantawene Kebele Village, Sidama
FARM: Small Farmers
ALTITUDE: 2,000-2,230 MASL
VARIETY: 74158, 74112, Mikicho
PRODUCTION METHOD: Natural

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Small Batch, Hand Roasted Coffee
All of our coffee is handled with care and developed to highlight the strengths of its flavor and character.
Until we open a new commercial space for our speciality roaster, all of our coffee is finished at home. It is a cottage food, and regulated as such.
Here is the obligatory cottage foods statement, which applies to all of our coffee products:
Roasted By David E. Lewis
3512 Hutchens Ave, SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Ingredients: Coffee
This product may contain allergens. This food is not inspected by the health department.