Pirates of Coffee - Ethiopia Shantawene Anaerobic

Pirates of Coffee – Ethiopia Shantawene Anaerobic (Daye Bensa)

🏴‍☠️ A Bright & Jammy Ethiopian Classic Returns!

Shantawene Anaerobic is back! Grown at Gatta Farm in Shantawene Village, Sidama Bensa, this beautifully complex coffee showcases a fruit-forward, jammy profile with an elegant, lingering finish that seems to last forever.

🌿 Origin: Ethiopia – Shantawene Village, Sidama Bensa
🔬 Process: Anaerobic Natural
🫘 Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom
☕ Flavor Notes: Orange blossom, strawberry, rambutan, taffy apple, starfruit
📈 Cup Score: 90.75
⚡ Brew Method: Filter

What Makes It Special?

🌎 Sourced from the Historic Gatta Farm
Nestled at 2,120 – 2,230 MASL, Gatta Farm sits in the heart of Shantawene Village, surrounded by 100-year-old indigenous trees, waterfalls, and rivers. Once a natural forest, the land was transformed into a specialty coffee farm by Mulugeta Dukamo in 2013, with a dedicated drying station established in 2017.

🔬 Meticulous Anaerobic Natural Processing

• Handpicked & naturally processed, preserving its bold fruit character.
• Anaerobically fermented, intensifying its complexity and layered sweetness.
• Dried at the Gatta station, ensuring consistent quality and sustainability.

🍓 A Jammy, Bright & Complex Cup

• Floral orange blossom & sweet strawberry create a vibrant aroma.
• Rambutan & taffy apple add tropical juiciness.
• Starfruit acidity enhances clarity and liveliness.
• A smooth, lingering finish rounds out the experience.

🔥 A Coffee with Legacy & Innovation
Crafted by the same producers behind Treasure of Hamasho, Treasure of Hamasho Anaerobic, and Rumudamo, this coffee continues the legacy of extraordinary Ethiopian micro-lots.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Ethiopia – Shantawene Village, Sidama Bensa
🌱 Producer: Daye Bensa
📍 Farm: Gatta
📍 Altitude: 2,230 MASL
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean
📈 Cup Score: 90.75

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its floral, tropical, and jammy notes.
⚡ For espresso lovers, a separate espresso roast version is available, offering a bold, fruit-forward shot with lively acidity.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A highly sought-after Ethiopian masterpiece, delivering exceptional complexity and vibrant flavors—Shantawene Anaerobic is back and better than ever! ✨☕🏴‍☠️