SHANTAWENE ANAEROBIC: Ethiopia Anaerobic Natural

Shantawene Anaerobic is back!

This beautiful gem is named after the Shantawene Village in Ethiopia where Daye Bensa's Gatta Farm is located. It's an anaerobically processed natural coffee which is highly complex with multiple layers. 

The cup is fruit-forward and jammy with a lingering finish that seems to last forever.

Tasting Notes: Orange blossom, Strawberry, Rambutan, Taffy Apple, Starfruit

Cup score:  90.75 ☕   

This coffee is produced by the same producer as Treasure of Hamasho, Treasure of Hamasho Anaerobic, Rumudamo and Shantawene Anaerobic 2023. So if you like any of these, this will float your boat. 

* This version of Shantawene Anaerobic is specifically roasted for Filter. We also have a different version of Shantawene Anaerobic for Espresso  *

ABOUT DAYE BENSA AND SHANTAWENE GATTA FARM

Daye Bensa’s Gatta Farm is at the heart of Shantawene Village, in Sidama Bensa, Ethiopia. It sits at an altitude of 2120 – 2210m in the midst of a natural forest. The site is surrounded by indigenous trees, which are older than 100 years, waterfalls, and rivers. One of the rivers separates Shantawene from Bombe and runs from the hills above Keramo. Gatta Farm has been named after a waterfall which crosses the farm.

Gatta Farm was a natural forest before being discovered by the cofounder Mulugeta Dukamo while managing the construction of Gafisse Station. They planted the first coffees in 2013, and established the drying station in 2017. The vegetation and forest surrounding the farm is useful as natural shade for the farm and the drying station. Plantation, harvesting and processing works are mainly done by the local residents. Also women are involved and are mainly assigned to quality control and processing, except for labor intensive tasks. By offering working opportunities and proper wage this is a real benefit for the local residents.

Daye Bensa’s Gatta Farm isn’t only a farm, it consists of a drying station, a lodge and a training facility. During harvesting season, the drying station becomes active and also offers accommodations for employees or trainees until the training has ended. The training facility offers training in coffee processing for interested individuals.

TRANSPARENCY REPORT

☠️ Single Origin from Ethiopia

☠️ Region: Shantawene Village, Sidama Bensa

☠️ Producer: Daye Bensa

☠️ Farm: Gatta

☠️ Roast: Light/Medium

☠️ Brew: Filter

☠️ Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom

☠️ Process: Anaerobic Natural

☠️ Cup Score: 90.75

☠️ Tasting notes:

• Orange blossom
• Strawberry
• Rambutan
• Taffy Apple
• Starfruit

☠️ Altitude: 2230 masl

☠️ Whole Bean