Origins

The cherries arrive at the washing station and are evaluated based on key factors: color, ripeness, and density. The cherries are floated to remove any "floaters" to ensure only the highest concentration of fruit mucilage and maturation is used in the processing. Once separated, the cherries are placed on raised drying beds for 18-21 days, being rotated by hand every hour for the first two durings to avoid uneven drying and provide even exposure to air and sunlight.

The cherries for this lot were sourced from the forests of Hangadi, Tero, and Dembi Uddo Kebeles (or villages). Each lot purchased is directly designated to the specific village prior to any processing. Each village is a small kebele located at 2,180 masl in the Woreda of Shakiso in the Region of Guji. Cherries once picked by the smallholders are delivered to two sites that are operated by Tracon (exporter). 750+ farmers deliver cherries to the Hangadi Station over the course of the season. The Hangadi Washing Station is managed by Mubarek Hyredin who oversees the cherry selection, post harvest production, and compensation distribution to each local partner.

Produced by Mubarek Hyredin in the Guji region of Ethiopia, this lot represents the meticulous standards of high-elevation cultivation at 2180 masl. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the terroir of Ethiopia · Guji to take center stage. This specific offering is roasted by Dayglow, a roaster known for highlighting the distinct characteristics of single-origin selections.

When evaluating a coffee of this profile, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the nuanced aromatics often found in washed Ethiopian coffees. While washed processes are generally celebrated for their clean, tea-like profiles and bright, citrus-forward acidity, the specific expression of this lot is defined by the unique conditions of Hyredin’s farm. By focusing on the intersection of regional geography and careful post-harvest handling, this coffee offers a refined look at one of the world’s most storied coffee-producing landscapes.