Habtamu Gato

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Habtamu Gato

AMOUNT

12 oz., 2 lbs., 5 lbs.

ORIGIN

Djimmaha Gera,Sadi loya Kebele

ALTITUDE

2,300 meters above sea level

VARIETY

Heirloom

PROCESS

Washed

NOTES

Strawberry, Lemonade, Brown Sugar

We are thrilled to bring on this Washed Ethiopian! When cupping this coffee we couldn't help but notice the zippy acidity and fruit forward notes. This coffee is processed by Kuri Mountain which was started by Mr. Aga Dinsa in 1945. The farm was passed to Habtamu Fikadu Aga in 2015, and he created the company Kuri Mountain at this time to continue his family’s legacy. They not only revitalized the original farm but also built a modern processing plant in Gidami town. Kuri Mountain Coffee works closely with out growers, ensuring exceptional quality and supporting local communities. They own five processing sites across different regions and collaborate with over 138 out growers, managing a vast area dedicated to coffee production. Kuri Mountain Coffee's dedication to quality has been recognized with an organic certification from Ecocert. They actively participate in the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association, fostering strong business relationships. Kuri Mountain has a very advanced dry mill in Addis the mills their own coffee as well as many other small exporters we have sent his way. Coffee dry milled at their dry mill on average cups .5 points higher than some of the other mills that offer milling services for exporters.

Produced by Habtamu Gato in the Sadi Loya Kebele of the Djimmaha Gera region, this Ethiopian coffee represents the meticulous work of a dedicated producer. The lot features Heirloom varietals grown at 2300 masl and is prepared using the washed process, a method often favored for highlighting the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean. Roasted by East Pole Coffee, the cup presents a vibrant interplay of strawberry, lemonade, and brown sugar notes.

Coffees from Ethiopia · Djimmaha Gera, Sadi loya Kebele are frequently celebrated for their complex, bright characteristics. While washed coffees typically emphasize clarity and refined acidity, the specific sensory experience can be mapped against the flavor wheel to better understand how these regional traits manifest in the final brew. This selection offers a focused look at the potential of high-elevation heirloom crops when handled with precision.