Fruit Punch

While coffee in Sidama has long been exported around the world, it has only recently become an officially recognized region of Ethiopia. After an overwhelming 98.5% vote in favour of increased autonomy in a referendum in November 2019, the Sidama region was created in June 2020. It is the leading coffee producer in the country, accounting for over a quarter of the yearly production.

This coffee comes from Basha Bekele in Bombe, Sidama. Mr. Bekele owns and operates a 6-hectare farm, and is known to introduce and maintain some of the best practices in coffee production in the area. This comes from his experience of consistently producing some of the best coffees in Ethiopia year after year.

The resulting cup reminds us of raspberry, raisin, and bergamot.

Country

Ethiopia

Region

Sidama

Variety

heirloom

Altitude

2230 m

Farm

Bekele Family Farm

Producer

Basha Bekele