This coffee is a washed community lot from Genji Challa kebele near Agaro in the Jimma highlands of western Ethiopia. Landrace varieties are grown above 2,100 meters and yield a cherry-bright, jasmine-floral cup. The beans are washed with an overnight soak and dried 6–8 days on raised beds. Tasting notes include Cherry, Floral, Lemon. Roast Level: Light.
Founded in 2019 in Atlanta's West End neighborhood by Aaron Fender, Erin Fender, John Onwuchekwa, Marcus Hollinger, and Khalid Smith, Portrait Coffee carries deep mission and vision in every aspect of its operation. They opened their café in August 2023 and have garnered significant recognition, including selection as a Google Black Founders Fund recipient and feature on Good Morning America. Sprudge named them Most Notable Roaster, reflecting their impact on specialty coffee culture. Their work prioritizes serving the historic West End community with quality coffee and genuine community investment.
