This coffee is from the Bensa woreda of the Sidama region in Ethiopia, grown by various smallholding farmers at elevations between 1800 and 2300 meters. The coffee is processed using the dry (natural) method, where whole cherries are sundried on raised beds for 15-21 days. It is made up of Ethiopia Landrace varieties, which are indigenous to the region. The coffee displays tasting notes of cherry pie, lemon candy, and milk chocolate.
Carrier Roasting Co. was founded in 2011 by Ben Doxtator in Northfield, Vermont. The roastery operates a vintage Probat L12, producing lighter roast profiles designed to highlight origin characteristics in small batches. Sourcing is built on direct trade relationships with personal connections to farmers and importers, and the range includes single origin coffees and seasonal micro lots. Vermont Magazine named Carrier the best coffee roaster in the state. The café at Depot Square serves espresso, pour over, and retail beans, and the wholesale side supplies cafés and restaurants throughout Vermont.
