Ethiopia Guji Hambella - Filter

Hambella Wamena is a district situated in the Guji Zone of the Oromia Region, located south of Addis Ababa. This area, named after the Oromo people who have cultivated coffee for generations, has a rich tradition in coffee farming. The coffee produced in Ethiopia is inherently organic, as the landrace varieties thrive in harmony with the environment, resulting in natural fertilization and pest control.

Yednekachew Seleshi is a third-generation coffee producer, following his grandfather's 52 years in the industry. He collaborates with 240 local smallholder farmers to produce coffee from local landraces that are naturally processed, named after prominent local farmer Geda Bali.

The coffee is hand-picked and dried on African raised beds for 12 to 15 days. It is processed at the Buliye washing station, established in 2013.

Yednekachew and his team provide biannual training on coffee quality control, encouraging farmers to deliver high-quality red cherries. They also support the community by supplying school materials, sponsoring a football team, and offering organic compost to farmers.

The coffee is uncertified organic, currently undergoing the process of obtaining Rainforest Alliance and Organic Certificates.

Tasting: Bursting with the freshness of ripe berries and juicy plum, this coffee features delightful hints of strawberries and cream, rounded out by subtle notes of hazelnut and cocoa.