This Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Gr1 is grown by smallholder farmers in the Gedeb district at an altitude of 2000-2200 meters. It consists of indigenous heirloom varieties and is processed using an anaerobic natural method, where cherries are fermented in sealed bags for 3-7 days before being sun-dried on raised beds. The flavor profile features a slight hint of funk, followed by prominent notes of blueberry and raspberry, with a finish reminiscent of Pinot Noir. It is recommended to allow a minimum rest of two weeks before brewing.
Nick and Charlie started S&W Craft Roasting as avid home roasters and built it into a focused, direct to consumer operation based in Coatesville, Indiana. The roastery is veteran owned and runs exclusively online with no brick and mortar retail, keeping the emphasis squarely on the coffee itself. All production goes through a refurbished 1993 Sasa Samiac drum roaster fitted with Agtron color control systems for precise, repeatable results. The catalog runs deep, with roughly 99 single origin varieties sourced from Ethiopia, India, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, China, and beyond. Their roasting philosophy prioritizes origin character over roast imprint, with no artificial flavorings, preservatives, or additives.
