Ethiopia Shakisso is a washed single-origin coffee from Shakisso Farm in the Guji Zone of southern Ethiopia, cultivated at approximately 1,800 meters elevation. The coffee is grown under native shade trees in biologically diverse soils on this 640-hectare semi-forested highland farm. The coffee offers balance and sweetness with light floral aromatics reminiscent of bergamot and black tea, complemented by strawberry and raspberry notes and lightly caramelized panela-like sweetness. The farm is certified Organic and Rainforest Alliance.
Brio Coffeeworks was founded in mid 2014 by Nate and Magdalena Van Dusen and operates as a woman owned specialty roastery in Burlington, Vermont's South End Arts District. The team roasts on a Diedrich IR 12 and follows a roast to order model, shipping or hand delivering within one to two days of production Monday through Friday. Sourcing focuses on small farms through ethical partnerships aligned with sustainability and low impact farming practices. The business is primarily wholesale focused, supplying cafés, restaurants, specialty markets, and co ops, and also serves as an authorised dealer for La Marzocco, Fetco, Mazzer, and Mahlkonig equipment with barista training to Barista Guild of America standards.
