This coffee is sourced from smallholder farmers in the Ngozi region of Burundi, organized around the Bavyevi IV group and exported through JNP Coffee. It consists of local Bourbon varieties processed using a natural method, which involves drying the coffee on raised beds for 45-60 days. The flavor profile is layered and nuanced, featuring notes of strawberry syrup, tart cranberry, pineapple, cherry blossom, and hibiscus, supported by an oolong tea body.
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.
