This is a washed coffee from the Sidama region of Ethiopia, produced by outgrowers surrounding the Gute Washing Station. The coffee is a Landrace varietal with distinctive tasting notes of green tea, Meyer lemon, and yuzu. The cup profile features a bright, clean citrus character reminiscent of high-quality Sencha green tea with delicate jasmine floral undertones.
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.
