Floral, Peach Iced Tea, Stonefruit
This coffee holds a special place with Beam. In 2017 we met Getu Bekele in Addis Ababa and he shared with us his vision for producing and exporting his own coffee. 7 years later he has achieved his goal and brought his coffee to market in Australia. We are honoured to roast it for him. Below is the description of his coffee journey in his words.
In the heart of Ethiopia, nestled within the verdant hills of Yirgacheffe county, lay the village of Ela Tenecha. This area is renowned for their exceptional coffee, cultivated in the rich, fertile soils and nurtured by the gentle rains. Ashebir and Ashenafi, grew up side by
side, their laughter and friendship intertwined with the rhythm of the coffee seasons.
In early 2021, as the world grappled with change and uncertainty, Ashebir and Ashenafi saw an opportunity. With their combined skills and deep-rooted passion, they decided to establish a coffee washing station in Ela Tenecha. The station would not only process the coffee cherries but also ensure that the farmers received fair compensation for their hard work, fostering a sustainable and prosperous future for their community.
By November, as the coffee harvest began, the washing station was ready. The air buzzed with excitement and anticipation as the first deliveries of ripe, red cherries arrived. Ashebir and Ashenaf worked tirelessly, overseeing the sorting, pulping, and fermentation processes. They ensured that each batch of coffee was handled with the utmost care, preserving the unique flavors and characteristics of the Kurume variety.
Farmers from Ela and Bowicha villages marveled at the transformation. The washing station allowed them to produce higher quality coffee, fetching better prices in the market. As the harvest season stretched from November to January, the washing station became a bustling hub of activity, drawing together the community in a shared purpose.
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Roasted in the Northern Rivers, NSW Australia
