Ethiopia | Yirgacheffe Region

Region: Yirgacheffe
Cooperative: OCFCU, Negele Gorbitu
Current Lot #: ETY 2301
Tasting Notes: Tropical Fruit, Floral, Dark Chocolate, Smooth
Partners Since: 2019
Roast Level: Light Roast
Post Harvest Process: Traditional Washed

The Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU) is an exporting cooperative with offices in Addis Ababa and affiliated farmer cooperatives located throughout the coffee growing regions of Ethiopia. “Before, people would not come here, but treat us like animals and oppress us,” said the elder Tasew Gebru of the Nagelle Gorbitu Cooperative. “We appreciate your efforts, and to help us improve our lives; we really have seen an improvement in the last two years.”