This coffee is a single-origin selection from the Danche washing station in the Chelbesa region of Ethiopia, grown by smallholder farmers at an altitude of 2300 meters. It is a local landrace variety processed using the washed method. The flavor profile is elegant and citrus-led, featuring notes of Darjeeling tea, lemon, orange, and soft stone fruit, complemented by a refined floral clarity. This coffee is roasted as an Omni roast, suitable for various brewing methods.
Cafen is a specialty coffee roastery based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brew bar on Dundas Street and a dedicated roasting facility nearby. The roastery practices intentional light roasting with a focus on preserving the vibrancy, complexity, and terroir of each lot. Sourcing is built on transparency and named producer partnerships, with current offerings drawn from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, featuring farmers like Edinson Argote and the Patio Bonito project in Huila. The approach is described as minimalist yet intentional, balancing science and intuition to showcase each coffee at its best expression.
