How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.4
1:16
Temp
94°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Light · 2/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
Process
Natural
Tasting notes
BlueberryPeachJasmine
Varietal
Heirloom
Species
Arabica
Altitude
2000–2400 masl
Producer
Daye Bensa
About
Shantawene! This freshly landed coffee comes from one of Sidama’s most celebrated coffee-growing villages, sourced through Assefa Dukamo and his family’s renowned Daye Bensa operation. Set high in Ethiopia’s southern coffee-growing region, Shantawene is known for producing expressive, complex coffees shaped by high-altitude growing conditions and the work of local smallholder farmers. Daye Bensa works closely with growers across the area, bringing carefully selected lots to the specialty coffee market. Expect a ripe, fruit-forward cup with notes of blueberry and juicy peach, lifted by the delicate floral aroma of jasmine.

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FAQ

Where does Shantawene come from?

Shantawene comes from Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia. It is a natural coffee. It grows at 2000–2400 masl.

What does Shantawene taste like?

Uncommon lists blueberry, peach and jasmine.

How do I brew Shantawene?

Start at 1:2.4 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 94°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.