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Ethiopia – Shantawene Sidama – Filter Coffee

Ethiopia – Shantawene Sidama – Filter Coffee

Stockholm Coffee Roasters

About This Coffee

This coffee originates from Shantawene Village in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, produced by Daye Bensa Coffee. It ranked 7th in the 2020 Cup of Excellence from over 1,400 entries. The coffee is grown at elevations between 1,900 and 2,400 meters on farms certified Organic, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, and C.A.F.E. practices. It features heirloom varieties including Mikico and Setami. The coffee is processed using natural methods, with cherries dried in the shade on raised beds. The cup offers vibrant notes of raspberry jam, plum, spice, jasmine, and blackberries, with a creamy, syrupy body and juicy, bright acidity. Grade 1 classification.

Origin

Sidama (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Jasmine, Blackberry, Spices, Raspberry Jam, Plum

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica
Heirloom, Mikico, Setami
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Stockholm Coffee Roasters

Despite the Scandinavian name, Stockholm Coffee Roasters is actually based in Germany, bringing a distinctly Nordic approach to specialty coffee roasting. Their philosophy draws heavily on the Scandinavian tradition of light, clean roasting that puts origin flavors front and center — think bright acidity, delicate florals, and fruity sweetness rather than heavy roast character. They source high-quality specialty-grade beans and roast in small batches to maintain precision and consistency. Their range includes carefully selected single origins and thoughtful blends designed for both filter and espresso brewing. For German coffee drinkers drawn to the lighter end of the roast spectrum and Scandinavian coffee culture, they offer a compelling alternative to the darker German tradition.

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