Mengeche Derso - Ethiopia

Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Process: Natural

Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Mandarin, Apricot

Roast: Light

Story
Mr. Mengeche Derso owns and operates 15 hectares of land in the highlands of Gedeo Zone, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. This region, and Gedeo Zone in particular, is renowned for its production of high-quality Yirgachefe coffee. At 62 years old, Mr. Mengeche brings 62 years of farming experience to the area. His dedication to producing top-quality coffee has earned him recognition from government organizations. He has twelve children, and he actively works on the coffee farm alongside four of them. They use natural fertilizers such as animal manure and plant remnants to enrich the soil. His farm, situated at 2300 MASL, is one of the many in the area known for producing premium coffee.  

Description
Most Ethiopian coffee comes from many smallholders but this lot is from one farmer: Mengeche Derso, a man who has dedicated himself to producing quality coffee.

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