Melese Wolde’s farm in Shantawane developed a reputation for quality after winning a competition through one of the major specialty importers twice—an importer who never, in the end, showed up to buy the coffee. Melese is a farmer through and through, he says. He said even if the government had not given him an export license, he would have happily continued to sell his farm’s cherry to private washing stations. Though in 2018, the Ethiopian government did indeed grant him his own export license and he has been able to export his own product since then. His son, the oldest of his six children, helps him and runs the harvest. You can taste the results of Melese's focus on quality control. This coffee is fruity and juicy sweet with a hint of florals. Just what we are looking for in a natural process Ethiopian coffee. This will be one of the best of this season.

Producer: Melese Wolde
Region: Bensa, Ethiopia
Varietals: 74158
Altitude, 7,000 ft
Process: Natural
Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Watermelon Candy, Juicy Guava

In order to expedite order fulfillment, we pre-roast coffees and keep a small inventory for up to one week. Our heat sealed, valved bags keep coffee at peak freshness for up to 90 days and this pre-roasting practice ensures you will receive coffee at peak quality as quickly as possible.