Grown at 2,150-2,250 m.a.s.l. in the Gedeb district of Yirgacheffe, this heirloom-variety microlot is produced by Ephtah Coffee, founded by Wubit Bekele. Cherries from farmers local to Halo Beriti are sorted and floated to remove unripe and low-density fruit, then fermented in sealed barrels for 9 days inside a greenhouse. They are then dried on traditional African raised beds for 12-15 days.
 
Ephtah's privately owned processing site in Lalesa is shaded by indigenous Enset ("false banana") trees, which support local biodiversity and soil health. 
 
Why we chose it: We selected this coffee because Ephtah's Ama Commitment puts women at the heart of production, and its investment in training, fair pay and community employment reflects our commitment to supporting producing communities.