Seasonal Ethiopian Single Origin | Bedesa Gedeb

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Currently Roasting : Bedesa Gedeb

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Vanilla, Jammy

Altitude: 2050-2150 masl

Process: Natural

Location: Bedesa, Gedeb, Yirgacheffe

Varietal: Heirloom

Lot Details:

This lot is the production of farmers from the Bedesa village in Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, where farms are located outside the village at altitudes ranging from 2050 to 2150 meters. 

After the harvest, the cherries are purchased locally and processed at a 2-hectare dry coffee processing site managed by vertical supplier Abera Teshome.

 The cherries are carefully sourced from local male and female farmers in the surrounding area and, after sorting and floating, are left to dry on African raised beds over a period of 12 to 15 days. 

The coffee is composed of indigenous heirloom varieties and is processed naturally, without any extra fermentation step. Harvesting takes place from October through early January, during which time Abera employs around 5 permanent staff and up to 78 temporary workers, reflecting the seasonal intensity of the harvest. 

The site benefits from shade provided by false banana trees (Enset), a traditional agroforestry practice that supports soil health and biodiversity, as well as source of food, used to make Kocho, the staple food in the area.

Although the lot is not certified under any formal sustainability schemes, Ephtah Coffee’s commitment to ethical sourcing and community development is deeply embedded in its operations. 

The company works closely with producers, offering agronomic training, post-harvest support, and price risk management. Their sourcing model is built on long-term relationships and transparency, ensuring that farmers receive fair compensation and technical support.

 Ephtah is particularly dedicated to empowering women in coffee. Through its Ama Commitment initiative, the company provides female farmers with pre-financing, drying infrastructure at Lalesa as well as helping renew and upkeep third-party partner stations, and tailored training. This initiative not only improves the quality of the coffee but also fosters economic independence and leadership among women in the community.

 Many of Ephtah’s own team members are women, and the company actively promotes inclusive decision-making and safe working environments. Rooted in Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage, Ephtah Coffee and their funder Wubit are blending tradition with innovation, producing coffees that are not only exceptional in quality but also deeply connected to the people and land from which they come.