This single-origin coffee is produced by Bekele Yutute in the Bensa district of the Sidama region, Ethiopia. Grown at an elevation of 2,250 meters, the cool climate slows cherry maturation, resulting in dense, complex seeds. This natural processed coffee is noted for its clean and expressive profile. The flavor experience includes prominent notes of blueberry, lychee, guava, and white peach, complemented by floral aromatics of elderflower and jasmine.
Bow Smith, Holden Curran, and Jessi Lee Cord launched Rowan Coffee in October 2020 as a mobile espresso operation in Asheville, North Carolina, growing quickly into a permanent home. Bow brings nearly a decade of barista, roasting, and management experience, and began roasting in house in January 2023 on a 15 kilo Mill City Roasters machine. Rowan centers mainly on washed process coffees, prizing clarity and complexity, with green beans sourced from specialty importers including Semilla, Osito, Red Fox Coffee Merchants, and The Coffee Quest. Everything is roasted to order on Tuesdays and shipped the following day. The approach is deliberate and seasonal, letting each coffee speak to where and how it was grown.
