Ethiopia - Shantawene

21 USD

REGION: Sidama PRODUCER: Daniso Horsa PROCESS: Natural VARIETY: 74158 ELEVATION: 2226 MASL TASTING NOTES: Apricot, syrupy, lemon zest Producer Story In the picturesque Damo area of Shantawene, nestled within Ethiopia's Bensa district of Sidama, producer Daniso Horsa works alongside a community deeply connected to coffee cultivation. The region is home to many members of the Shantawene Kebena group, where Sidaamu and Amharic are commonly spoken and coffee farming remains an integral part of daily life. The landscape surrounding Damo is strikingly beautiful, with lush vegetation, towering shade trees, and the rich red soils that define much of Sidama. Yet beneath this beauty lies the demanding reality of coffee production. Growing, harvesting, and processing coffee requires months of careful attention, physical labor, and patience. Daniso partners with approximately 300 outgrowers throughout the region, building a network of producers committed to cultivating exceptional coffee. The Process The journey of this coffee begins long before harvest, with careful stewardship of the coffee trees throughout the growing season. Farmers monitor the progression from delicate white blossoms to ripe red cherries, ensuring the plants remain healthy and productive. When harvest arrives, only the ripest cherries are selected through repeated passes of handpicking. This labor-intensive approach requires meticulous attention to detail, as producers return to the same trees multiple times to ensure each cherry is picked at peak maturity. The result is a foundation of quality that carries through every subsequent stage of processing. The Cup This coffee reflects the care and dedication of the hundreds of producers who contribute to its creation. The selective harvesting and attention to quality at the farm level help produce a cup that is vibrant, expressive, and distinctly representative of Sidama's renowned coffee-growing landscape. From the rolling hills of Shantawene to the hands of the farmers who nurture each harvest, this coffee offers a glimpse into one of Ethiopia's most celebrated coffee-producing regions.

Origin

Ethiopia Sidama

Process

natural

Varietal

74158

Altitude

2226 m