Natural-processed Ethiopian coffee from Abrar Keno in Jimma region, dried on raised beds. Features landrace varieties (mostly 74158 and 74110). Clean natural processing with distinct fruit-forward flavor profile: red grapes, fresh strawberries, and Meyer lemon notes. Bright, aromatic cup with intense fruit characteristics carefully managed through meticulous processing.
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.
