Building on Ethiopian traditions, Shantawene pushes the boundaries of flavour: expect vibrant tropical fruit and intense sweetness.
This season, Shantawene is full of intense sweetness and vibrant character: think strawberry candy and tropical fruit punch. Pineapple, passion fruit, and banana appear first, alongside berries and stone fruit. The fermentation captures ripe, fruity acidity, with depth that is almost winey.
Our Shantawene lot underwent anaerobic processing: the ripe coffee cherries are transferred to air-sealed containers for 72 hours. During the process, the natural sugars from the outer material of the cherry help impart depth and fruitiness to the bean inside. After fermentation, the whole cherries are dried on raised African beds until the desired moisture content is reached.