Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb Halo Beriti Natural G1

In an area brimming with world-class specialty coffee, Halo Beriti washing station's output has consistently stood out for its quality, winning awards from prestigious names such as the Cup of Excellence and Golden Bean Australia four times so far.

Managed by Abeyot Ageze and Mebrahtu Aynalem, the company accomplishes the above feats by heavily investing in farmer training, sharing profits with farmers, and rewarding exceptional farmers by processing their lots individually (and passing on profits from these lots to the individual farmers). Abeyot has a good relationship with the farmers in the area because he has lived and worked in the area his entire life.

"We want this to be a community effort where everyone sees and benefits from coffee," Mebrahtu says. "The job of the washing station is straightforward. The real work begins before the cherry arrives."

If you're looking for a versatile coffee suitable for both black, white and filter brews, this is the coffee we would recommend! Our current Halo Beriti speaks of orange-like acidity with a lick of cranberry acidity, as well as a silky mouthfeel that pairs well with milk.

As a black, think orange juice; as a white, think orange flavoured yogurt. Yum!

At The Crackpots, we always try to help beginners and advanced drinkers alike to understand more about coffees. One of our efforts is to explain the various cryptic names of coffees which could be confusing.

Here’s a breakdown of this coffee:

Ethiopia

Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country in the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopia is said to be where all coffees come from, and coffee production in Ethiopia is a longstanding tradition which dates back dozens of centuries.

Yirgacheffe

Yirgacheffe is a part of Sidama region, but gained recognition as a microregion itself for its outstanding coffee farming and processing practices that are valued highly all over the world. 

Gedeb

Gedeb is one of the woredas in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia, named after its major town, Gedeb. 

Halo Beriti

Halo Beriti washing station is located near the town of Yirgacheffe Ethiopia.

Natural G1

Natural in coffee usually means that the coffee is sun-dried without removing the flesh and skins of the cherries. This processing method enhances the fruitiness of the coffee but is prone to over-fermentation.

G1 = Grade 1. Ethiopian coffees are graded from 1 to 9. Grade 1-2 are considered specialty grades, Grade 3-9 are considered "commercial".