This natural process coffee is from Murago village in Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia, produced by local outgrowers surrounding Nguisse Nare's drying station. The varietal is 74158. Cherry is floated and dried on raised beds for 20 days under careful monitoring. The coffee features intense blackberry jam acidity and sweetness, with syrupy apricot notes and floral characteristics of hibiscus and rose.
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.
