Ethiopia Chelchele Washed is sourced from the Banko Chelchele region of Yirgacheffe, produced by roughly 650 local farmers averaging around 2 hectares each at the Chelchele Washing Station. The coffee features a Landrace varietal processed using the washed method. Cup notes include blackberry syrup, earl grey tea, citrus, and orange blossom florals with juicy body and well-defined complexity.
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.
