This Ethiopian coffee comes from the Danche washing station in the Gedeb region, Gedeb zone. Grown at elevations of 1950-2000 meters above sea level by approximately 400 smallholder farmers. Each farm is 1-2 hectares with 1800-2400 coffee trees per hectare. The coffee is processed using the natural method, with cherries hand-sorted, floated, and dried whole for 2-3 weeks with hand-picking of defects. The Danche washing station is owned by SNAP Coffee, founded in 2008, which operates multiple stations in the region. This coffee features candy-like fruitiness, floral notes, and dark chocolate flavors, with a velvety, smooth, and sweet profile.
Good Life Coffee Roasters grew from a Helsinki café venture that Lauri Pipinen opened in 2012, eventually establishing the dedicated roastery in 2014. Lauri, a three time Finnish barista champion, brings championship pedigree to the operation and has competed in the World Coffee Championships representing Finland. The roastery's philosophy is straightforward and unpretentious: source and roast coffee that is fresh, tasty, and easy to drink. Over the years, the roastery has evolved from a small neighborhood café into an award-winning operation, earning the title of Best Roaster at the Nordic Coffee Fest in 2024.
