The clear florals and bright and citrus and peach notes lead to an excellent representation of the Ethiopian profile.

Yirgacheffe

The long spine that produces ‘Yirgacheffe’ coffees runs from North to South through the Gedeo zone, through the well known towns of Yirgacheffe, Kochere and Gedeb. The Gedeo zone is mainly inhabited by the Gedeo people, who have been farming here since before any records began. Most work on tiny plots of less than 2 hectares, with coffee interspersed among food crops and native forest. It is this biodiversity and relative lack of chemical intervention that is thought to lead to the incredibly high quality of coffees from Ethiopia, and especially the Gedeo zone. The potential of these cherries is then unlocked by Moplaco’s team at the Yirgacheffe station. This washed process lot showcases the potential of coffees from this iconic region, with the classic floral and citrus aromas backed up by fresh peaches in the cup.

"The Georgalis family take their responsibility to the community seriously, giving back to the area of Addis they have called home for so long."

Yannis’ daughter Heleanna took over Moplaco 10 years ago, leading the company’s expansion into the south, and focussing on speciality coffee. The company invested in their facility in Addis Ababa, actually downsizing from their commercial days, allowing them to mill coffees from all over Ethiopia while maintaining traceability. The previous second warehouse has been converted into a shared creative space, where artisans work with textiles, ceramics and more, alongside a small coffee shop. The Georgalis family take their responsibility to the community seriously, giving back to the area of Addis they have called home for so long.