Ethiopia Shantawene

OriginEthiopia

Roast levelMedium

ProcessNatural

Summary

This natural processed coffee comes from the Shantawene village in the Bensa area, Sidama region, Ethiopia. The cherries are processed at the Gafisse Washing Station, which is operated by Daye Bensa, founded in 2006 by brothers Asefa and Mulugeta Dukamo. Approximately 1,100 smallholder farmers contribute to this station, growing coffee at altitudes between 1,990 and 2,190 meters above sea level. The main varieties are JARC 74112. The coffee is known for its high quality, with a lot from this station placing 7th in the Cup of Excellence in 2020. The cup is clean and juicy, full of berry fruit with the sweetness of stone fruit.

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Brew guide

V60

Ratio 1:15

Coffee in: 20 g
Water: 300 g
Time: 2:40
Temperature: 94°C

Grind: 24 clicks (Comandante)

Set up your grinder

1.Pour 60 g of water over 20 g of coffee and let it bloom for 40 seconds. (40 s)
2.Slowly, in circular motions, pour another 120 g of water.
3.When the previous pour almost runs through, add the last 120 g of water, again slowly and in a circular motion.

Total extraction time should be approximately 2:40 min. Water properties: GH-5, KH-3.

Published by the roaster for this coffee. Treat it as a starting point — your grinder, water and machine will want their own tweaks.

Details

Format: Bean
Roast profile: Omniroast
Decaffeinated: No
Price
Cupping score: 7
Region: Sidama
Producer: Daye Bensa
Altitude: 2020 m.a.s.l
Variety: JARC 74112
Notes: Stone Fruit, Berry

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