Lakbay Monthly Brew: Ethiopia

Region -Idido municipality, Yirgacheffe district, Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia

Grower - Alamayehu Gosaye

Elevation - 2200-2400 MASL

Soil - Vertisol

Variety - Wolisho, Dega (local landraces), and 74112 and 74110 local landraces

Process - Full Natural and Dried on Raised Beds

Roast Level - Light/Medium

Notes - Lemon, blueberry, strawberry, floral, chocolate, creamy

Yirgacheffe, one of 8 districts in the densely competitive highland zone of Gedeo, is home to Idido. This district, known for its top-quality coffee, is often referred to as "Yirgacheffe." Located just a few kilometers outside of the small town of Yirga Chefe, Idido is surrounded by renowned producers, making it a prime coffee terroir. Mesele Haile manages the processing station and receives cherries from hundreds of farmers in the Idido community. The cherries are floated for density and then placed on drying beds, where they are carefully rotated and covered to protect them from humidity and the scorching midday sun. This lot is a testament to the beauty and complexity of arabica coffee from this region.