This washed coffee originates from Kayanza, Burundi, produced by local farmers surrounding the Heza washing station. It is a field blend of Red Bourbon and Mibirizi varieties. The coffee exhibits complex flavor characteristics with intense oolong tea notes, peach and apricot sweetness, and floral elements including lemon verbena, bergamot, and jasmine.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
