This coffee is sourced from smallholder farms surrounding the Refisa washing station in the Nansebo region of West Arsi, Ethiopia. It consists of indigenous landraces and heirloom varietals grown on small plots without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. The coffee is processed using the washed method, involving depulping, 24–48 hours of fermentation, and drying on raised beds for 12–15 days. The flavor profile features notes of key lime, jasmine tea, and chrysanthemum.
Origin
Nansebo (Ethiopia)
Flavor Notes
Key Lime, Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum
Roast Level
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Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaIndigenous Landraces And Cultivars, Heirloom
Case Study Coffee Roasters was founded by Wes Russell and Christine Herman, opening their first café on NE Sandy Boulevard in 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The team roasts on a Loring S7 Nighthawk, an energy efficient single burner machine, producing light to medium profiles that showcase each coffee's origin. Sourcing is built on annual origin trips to develop direct farmer relationships, and the range includes single origin coffees, blends, and seasonal micro lots. Case Study operates two Portland locations on NE Sandy Boulevard and downtown on SW 10th Avenue, both serving full espresso bars. The roastery has won multiple awards including Best Coffee from Willamette Week.
