Discover the magic of Ethiopia with the SHANTAWENE specialty coffee from the renowned German roastery The Barn. This unique coffee will enchant you with its extraordinary combination of flavors, where exotic notes of passionfruit, the sweetness of ripe strawberries, and unusual nuances of tropical fruit come together. Each cup of this coffee is a journey into the mysterious world of Ethiopian aromas and flavors that will surprise even the most discerning coffee lovers. Enjoy moments filled with diversity and rich tones with a coffee that symbolizes quality and originality, straight from the heart of Ethiopia.
The village of Shantawene is located in the famous Sidama region, which is the heart of coffee production in the country. Shantawene, which utilizes local knowledge and farming traditions, is managed by two brothers who are pushing the boundaries of Ethiopian flavor profiles. This coffee is labeled "funky" due to its strong aroma that comes from the anaerobic processing method. The Daye Bensa company was founded by two brothers, Assefa and Mulugeta Dukamo, with the ambition to showcase the unique potential of Ethiopian coffee. Over the last 15 years, they have built a total of 3 farms, 19 processing stations, and 5 warehouses. They work with over 1400 small farmers, and their driving force is quality and flavor.
The Shantawene lot underwent anaerobic processing. This means that after the ripe coffee cherries are harvested, they are transferred to airtight containers where they ferment for several hours, speeding up the entire fermentation process. During this process, natural sugars from the cherry skins help impart depth and pronounced fruitiness to the beans inside. After fermentation, the whole cherries are dried on raised African beds until the desired moisture content is achieved.
- Altitude: 1,900 - 2,300 meters above sea level
- Producer: Daye Bensa