Ethiopia Natural Hebo - 1#

Roasted 1#

Ethiopia Natural Hebo

Natural processed coffee grown by Tamrat Zerihun, Gemechu Bedada, and Olana Galcha. Flavors of grape bubblegum, blueberry, and allspice.

Ethiopia is commonly known as the cradle of coffee civilization, Ethiopia is where the coffee plant was first discovered, the beans roasted, and brewed. According to the legend of Kaldi the Goatherder, one day Kaldi noticed his goats nibbling on the cherries of a bush that were causing them to get energetic and jumpy. He took the cherries from the bush to a local shaman who upon examination scoffed and tossed them into his fire. Quickly an enchanting aroma filled the air. They took the roasted beans from the fire, crushed them up and added them to hot water and the first cup of coffee was made.

Ethiopia has a great tradition of heirloom varieties. In fact it's estimated that between 6-10,000 varieties of coffee occur naturally in these highlands. Traceability to specific farms is extremely difficult in this country, however, due in part to the government's nationalization program and auction system. Another factor is that most harvesting is wild grown forest coffee or comes from small backyard garden plots.

This exceptional Grade 1 natural comes from the Hebo area of Guji.This area is blessed with ideal topography and climate for growing coffee. The high altitudes, high acidity of the soil, and well defined wet and dry seasons allow the crop to mature slowly, which contributes a wonderful complexity to the cup. Organic practices and natural pest control are among the many methods passed down among the families in this region. This particular lot is grown by three farmers Tamrat Zerihun, Gemechu Bedada, and Olana Galcha, who are well known for their use of traditional farming methods and commitment to the highest quality. They pay the utmost attention to detail at all the points in their harvest cycle, and it shows.

THE STATS

Origin : Ethiopia
Subregion :   Yirgacheffe
Processing   :  Sun-dried Natural
Plant Species  :   Arabica
Variety  :   Heirloom
Elevation : 1800 - 2200 MASL