Ethiopia | Harosema | Heirloom | Natural

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Region: Gedeb , Gedeo, S ERS Elevation: 1750-2200 masl About: From the legacy of Alemayehu, who once cultivated coffee on expansive private farms in Yirgacheffe before they were nationalised in 1974, his son Gizaw forged a new path. Witnessing the uncertainty of farm ownership under harsh socialist policies, Gizaw and his wife Frehiwot turned to coffee processing, honouring his father’s passion in a modern, resilient way. At Gizaw’s washing station, only the ripest cherries, handpicked from Dimitu and Harosema village, are accepted. Skilled workers meticulously sort them by density to ensure…