A 100% Arabica, organic and fair trade coffee from the Shilicho Cooperative in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, located in the Dara district at 1,880 meters altitude. The cooperative was founded in 1968 and comprises 2,236 member families. The coffee is processed using the wet/washed method: cherries are depulped on the day of harvest, fermented for 36 hours, then carefully washed. The variety is Heirloom (indigenous Ethiopian variety). The cup profile is floral and fruity, with bergamot and citrus notes, a very delicate body, pleasant sweetness, and bright acidity. Light roast.
Florent Gout founded Esperanza Café in 2012 in Saint Denis, just north of Paris, building a roastery committed to 100% organic and fair trade certified coffee. The name, meaning "hope" in Spanish, reflects the company's mission to create positive impact through transparent, direct sourcing relationships with farming communities. Every bean that passes through their roaster meets strict organic standards, ensuring quality and sustainability go hand in hand. Esperanza has since expanded internationally with a location in Barcelona, carrying the same principles across borders. Their focus on traceability and ethical practices has earned them a loyal following among conscious coffee drinkers in the Paris region and beyond.
