C&B | Shakiso - Ethiopia | 1 KG

☕ Premium Ethiopian coffee, steeped in the natural character of the verdant highlands, where vibrant fruity notes blend with floral hints in a complete experience that captures the essence of specialty coffee.

• 🏷️ Brand: C&B Roastery
• 🌍 Growing Region: Ethiopia
• 🛠️ Processing: Dried
• 🌱 Variety: Herlium
• 🌱 Tasting Notes: Blackberry - Strawberry - Floral - Orange
• ☕ Preparation: Espresso - Filter
• ⚖️ Weight: 1 K
• ⛰️ Altitude: 1200-1800 M
• 📅 Roast Date: 10/12/2025

A Fruity Radiance

In C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1 kg, flavor isn't presented as a straight line that starts and ends quickly, but rather as successive layers that are discovered with every sip and every subtle change in the cup's temperature. Initially, a hint of blackberry often emerges, creating a deep, dark fruity note. This gives way to a lighter, more pronounced strawberry note, resembling the sweetness of ripe fruit rather than added sugar. Between these two layers, subtle floral touches linger in the background, a soft fragrance that adds a delicate balance, preventing the fruit from becoming too sharp or overpowering. As the tasting progresses, C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1kg exhibits a gentle shift towards an citrusy, almost orangey, sensation. This isn't a sharp acidity, but rather a refreshing touch that cleans the finish and leaves a clear trail. This type of finish is a hallmark of many Ethiopian coffees, especially when the processing and roasting are meticulously managed. Therefore, this experience is ideal for specialty coffee lovers who desire a pronounced fruity sweetness without sacrificing purity or balance.

Aromatic Dimension

In C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1kg, the aroma, even before the first sip, provides important clues about the cup. Upon grinding, a fruity aroma, close to raspberry with a floral undertone, is typically detected, and subtle hints of orange peel may be discernible. During brewing, the aroma expands, as hot water releases the aromatic compounds and makes the nuances more pronounced, especially in the filter where there is a greater opportunity to discern the details. The body varies depending on the brewing method, but it is often maintained with a relatively "full" feel due to the dry processing, resulting in a smooth texture when the extractions are properly balanced. If the extraction is forced too far, a dry bitterness may be noticeable, obscuring the floral notes and reducing the strawberry aspect. Therefore, precision in grinding, timing, and temperature is rewarded. C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1kg coffee reveals its beauty when its layers are allowed to emerge gradually, rather than being forced out all at once.

Roasting Cycle

The dry processing in C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1kg is one of the main reasons for the pronounced fruitiness. When whole coffee cherries are dried before the beans are separated, the natural sugars and aromatic compounds are allowed to react and gradually migrate into the bean. This is why the resulting coffee often has a higher sweetness and richer fruity notes compared to some other processing methods, with the potential for hints of jam or dried fruit if the roasting tends to intensify the sweetness. However, the dry processing isn't meant to be simply "strong fruit," but rather a clean and distinct fruit. C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1kg achieves this through a balance that prevents excessive weight, allowing the floral notes to remain present. This balance makes it suitable for those who want a truly Ethiopian character without over-fermentation or unstable flavors.

Altitude and Variety

When the Herlium variety is mentioned, along with the 1200–1800 meter altitude of C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1 kg, it usually means the beans have had a longer ripening time. This often translates to better sugar content and more defined aromatic notes. At higher altitudes, the tree experiences climatic conditions that cause the fruit to ripen slowly, allowing the flavors to develop without rushing, and the bean to offer more nuanced details rather than a single, flat flavor profile. The Herlium variety itself is known for its versatility, so floral and fruity notes may be present simultaneously, but true success comes when these notes are managed to complement each other. C&B Shakiso - Ethiopia 1 kg is typically presented as a “bright” but not overpowering experience, and “aromatic” but not too mild, making it suitable for those who enjoy switching moods: a calm filter cup or an intense espresso in the same vein.

About the crop – Shakiso, Ethiopia

In Shakiso, Ethiopia, the mountainous terrain and altitudes reaching 1,800 meters slow the ripening of the coffee cherries. This allows the aromatic compounds and sugars to develop gradually within the cherries, giving the coffee a more pronounced and defined character. With the widespread use of dry processing in the region, fruity and floral notes become even more prominent, as drying the whole fruit allows for a deeper natural sweetness and a wider aromatic range. This is why Shakiso is often associated with coffees that display berry and strawberry notes, floral hints, and a refreshing, almost orange, finish – characteristics that are most noticeable when the coffee is carefully filtered or concentrated in espresso without over-extraction.

✨ This coffee has been carefully crafted to reflect the spirit of specialty coffee in its finest details, where fruity flavors harmonize with floral notes in a balanced experience that feels special with every cup.