Shantawene, Ethiopia

Summary 

Shantawene, named after the region in which this coffee was grown, is everything you would expect from an Ethiopian coffee. Rich with ripe berry sweetness, a smooth chocolate body, and tea-like floral characteristics, this coffee is a delight for those who enjoy drinking black coffee which is intense and complex, or for those who enjoy a dash of milk.

Producer 

Shantawene was produced by farm owner Lunke Zegeye Dayechew and his team of pickers. Lunke is driven by quality and environmentally friendly agricultural practices, which is demonstrated by how he leads his operations on the farm. In conjunction with minimising the use of pesticides and other chemical materials, the farm is surrounded by its natural forested area. Some plants, such as Ventricosum, provide food to the surrounding community, while shade trees protect the coffee trees and add biodiversity to the local ecosystem.

The cherries harvested at Lunke’s farm are processed in traditional fashion. Hand-picked cherries are sorted prior to being pulped, and are spread out to dry on raised drying beds within 6 hours of being harvested. Regular turning of the cherries prevents unwanted mould and fermentation, and allows the cherry to dry uniformly. From there, any remaining fruit and the husks on the outside of the beans are mechanically removed, leaving them ready for export.