This is our third and final washed Ethiopian lot from this years harvest. Following the fantastic duo of Haru and Hambella, Mr Tadese Teko does not disappoint. Grab yourself a few bags, and enjoy the fruit of this years washed Ethiopians before we sit back and wait for next years.
MR TADESE TEKO
This single producer lot comes from Mr. Tadese Teko in the Shale village near Worka town in Yirgacheffe.
Mr Tadese Teko is one of millions of farmers who live in the highlands of Ethiopia and relied on coffee to support their livelihoods. He lived in Southern Ethiopia, Gedeo Zone, Gedeb district which is known for its high quality coffee production. He owns 8 hectares of land which is large by the standards of the area where average land size is 4 hectares. Mr Tadese has 9 children and he manages to send his children to school thanks to the income he receives from coffee sales.
Farmers in the area usually create natural fertiliser utilising waste and no chemical fertiliser is applied for coffee grown in such areas. Besides supplying their coffee most small-holder farmers in the area also work in the washing stations as labourers to get extra income during the picking season.
Mr Tadese usually produces washed coffees and usually supplies it to nearby washing stations. He is honoured to have his coffee separated out for its exceptional quality.
YIRGACHEFFE
Yirgacheffe has become famous for natural 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. Coffees are cultivated from 1600 to 2400 masl in these highlands. The multitude of micro regions creates complex profiles depending on the washing station a particular coffee is from.
(In partnership with Cafe Imports)
