Ethiopia Amaro Gayo
This exceptional coffee is exported through Ethiopia's
only female miller/exporter, an exceptional woman. Asnakech Thomas is one
of the most inspiring figures in Ethiopian coffee today. Native to the
Amaro region, Asnakech decided in 2005 to return to her homeland to
improve coffee quality at her mill and in local communities.She is one of
the few people to travel weekly between Addis and the coffee areas. The
Amaro Mountains are a small range separating the communities of Amaro on
the eastern slopes from Nechisar National Park and the lowland tribal
areas of Arba Minch in southwest Ethiopia, Sidama region. The local coffee
varieties, relatively light population, waterfalls and highland bamboo
forests are among the many unique features of the area.
All Amaro Gayo coffee is certified organic. Prices paid
for this coffee are at the extreme high end of market, social programs are
in the works including possibilities for assistance with capacity building
and coffee job creation, schools, clean water and medical care.
Altitude: 5200 feet
Processing Method: Natural
Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Cup Characteristics: thick body,
chocolatey, dried banana & blackberry. sweet rich chocolate
aftertaste, very clean and consistent
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