Onyx Coffee - Ethiopia Shakiso Wessi Station Natural

Located in the heart of Ethiopia's Guji region, Shakiso is known for its mining and coffee production. We've initiated the production of a unique all-female-produced coffee sourced from the Shakiso and its surrounding Kebeles. With approximately 30 female producers, this coffee undergoes a special drying prcoess within the fruit, resulting in a balanced cup profile with prominent fruit notes. We've partnered with Sookoo to bring you the product of their hard work, and we publish all prices paid to them, which you can find below.

Doyenne is defined as a woman who is the most prominent person in a particular field. Coffee production is traditionally male led due to the cultural relationship dynamics in producing countries. Women have always contributed to and are often the backbone of coffee production, contributing detail oriented, quality-focused excellence to the field. Until recent years, they are rarely honored for this work. Doyenne seeks to identify and amplify the stories of woman achieving incredible marks in coffee. The selections are curated by Andrea Allen, co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and 2020 US Barista Champion. The heart is for women to collaborate and to boost each other's work and achievement through stories.

A Message from Andrea Allen
I recently traveled to Honduras for a coffee conference and met with female producers from all over Central America. In listening to them and their stories, I started to feel a desire to amplify their voices, to help tell stories of resilience, excellence, patience, and hard work.

As a woman in the Specialty coffee industry, I myself have had to fight for legitimacy and respect over the years. I have felt that if I can use anything I have to showcase other women fighting for the same kinds of things that I have, that perhaps we can all benefit from each other's drive and passion.

Enter Doyenne- a passion project based on these experiences, a journey to drive commerce and revenue to women working so hard to earn it by telling stories and showcasing excellence. Enjoy these coffees for their superb nature, hear these stories and follow along with these women as they continue to change the landscape of Specialty