Ethiopia Shakiso Hadeso

Tasting Notes: Creamy and floral with notes of black tea, lime zest, and thyme.

We're excited to offer a new coffee from Hadeso, a remote woreda in Ethiopia’s Guji region. Shakiso, the district where this coffee is produced, is located in the East Guji Zone of Oromia, about 500 kilometers south of Addis Ababa.

The farms supplying the Hadeso washing station vary in distance from the city. While the closest are just 10 minutes away by motorcycle, the farthest are an hour out, accessible by dirt roads.

During the harvest, producers use motorcycles, horses, or donkeys to transport bags of cherries to the nearest collection center. These bags are then moved by truck to the central collection center in Hadeso. While transportation is generally straightforward, the rainy season in November and December often complicates logistics. This season overlaps with the harvest, bringing temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius and increased humidity. These conditions benefit the coffee plants but create muddy roads that make transportation more difficult.

In total, 500 farmers contribute to the washing station, and to the coffee you drink.

We hope you'll enjoy Ethiopia Shakiso Hadeso!