Shibru Dube Natural

PRODUCER AMOUNT Smallholder Farmers 12 oz. retail bag, 2 lb. bag, 5 lb. bag ORIGIN Gedeb, Ethiopia ALTITUDE 2100 masl VARIETY Heirloom PROCESS Natural NOTES Pear, Blueberry, White Peach, Tangerine The wait is over — Ethiopia season is here, and we’re kicking it off with a showstopper. Shibru Dube came into coffee later than many producers and, at first, struggled to find a market for his work. In 2023, on his way to meet a prospective buyer in Yirgacheffe, he was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him with two broken legs and sharply limited his ability to manage the farm. Rising cherry prices only made the prospect of investing further in quality more difficult. More recently, with renewed buyer interest, Shibru has recommitted to specialty production. He now works alongside his son, Kefyalew, who helps manage the family’s coffee business while also teaching civics in Addis. What had looked like a stalled project is again being treated as a serious path forward, one that we’re thrilled to tread along with him. While it does make for a vibrant and exciting espresso, we'd recommend highlighting this offering on filter brews like a V60 to highlight the clarity and sweetness of the coffee!