Ethiopia Mengeche Derso - Halo Beriti (Espresso)

Tastes Like: Peach, hibiscus, cherry Mr. Mengeche Derso owns and operates 15 hectares of land in the highlands of Gedeo Zone, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. This region, and Gedeo Zone in particular, is renowned for its production of high-quality Yirgachefe coffee. At 62 years old, Mr. Mengeche brings 62 years of farming experience to the area. His dedication to producing top-quality coffee has earned him recognition from government organizations. Mr. Mengeche has 12 children. Along with four of his children, he actively works on the coffee farm. They use natural fertilisers such as animal manure and plant remnants to enrich the soil. His farm, situated at 2300 MASL, is one of the many in the area known for producing premium coffee. Natural coffees are typically delivered the day they are harvested, and are first sorted for ripeness and quality before being rinsed clean of dirt. Then they are spread on raised drying beds or tables, where they will be rotated constantly throughout the course of drying. Drying can take an average of 8–25 days, depending on the weather. REGION: Halo Beriti, Gedeo, Yirgacheffe FARMER: Mr Mengeche Derso ELEVATION: 2,200 - 2,300 masl VARIETY: Heirloom PROCESS: Natural