Whole Bean Coffee
Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe Banko Gotiti
Farmer: Mr. Gobena Bendo
Process: Washed
Elevation: 2,200 - 2,300 MASL
We taste: Elderberry, Dried Fruits, & Vanilla
Mr. Gobena Bendo is a 65-year-old farmer with a lifetime of experience in coffee production. He inherited 10 hectares of land from his father and hopes to pass it on to some of his children, who still live in the same village. For many years, he has relied on income from coffee production to support his livelihood. This income covers his expenses for health, transportation, and other daily needs. To assist with the farmwork, he employs two part-time workers, in addition to the help he receives from his adult children, who live nearby with their parents. Yirgacheffe has become famous for coffees that tastes like blueberries. This region is plentiful. The thick vegetation is a product of the warm tropical climate with moderate wet and dry seasons. Most coffee is shade-grown by small producers using organic practices.
