Doyenne Ethiopia Shakiso - 5LB

The fact that this is an all-female-produced coffee from Shakiso makes it feel special before I even brewed it, and the flavor lives up to the story. It’s got that bright, fruity zing I look for in Ethiopian beans, and it’s held up great over the whole 5LB bag. Definitely my new go-to for pour-overs

The bag arrived with a surprisingly strong, sweet aroma the moment I opened it—this Guji region lot has that distinct fruity clarity I chase in Ethiopian coffees. I’ve brewed it both as a pour-over and in my French press, and it holds up beautifully either way, though I’d say it shines brightest whe

I was skeptical about the whole all-female-produced angle, but the sourcing story is genuinely interesting. The beans are a medium roast that handles pour-over well, and the 5lb bag lasted me almost a month. Just wish the roast date was printed on the bag.