This coffee comes from the Aricha washing station in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, managed by Faysel Abdosh and Testi Coffee. It is produced by 650 local farmers and processed using the washed method. The variety is a local landrace. The cup profile features blueberry and lemon sorbet with jasmine, bergamot, rose, and cherry blossom notes as it cools.
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.
