Hailu- Ethiopian | Natural

The farm of Hailu Abebe in Chelchele, in Yirgacheffe district, Gedeo Zone, was established in 2007 and has been built entirely around family labour — every cherry on this lot is handpicked and sorted by Hailu and his family alone. The three hectares sit at 1,975 metres, on red-brown volcanic soil that, combined with more than 190 rainy days a year, gives cherry the time it needs to ripen slowly and develop real complexity.

The farm grows a mix of heirloom varieties — Kurume, Dega, Wolisho, and JARC 74110 — each a traditional Ethiopian landrace named after an indigenous tree from its home region, naturally selected and passed down by local communities over generations. These trees grow beneath a canopy of enset, Cordia africana, and acacia, which support soil health, enrich the cup, and double as food crops for the household.

PRODUCER Hailu Abebe, smallholder farmer (age 40, father of six) FARM SIZE 3 hectares 

ALTITUDE 1,975 m.a.s.l.

VARIETY Kurume, Dega, Wolisho, JARC 74110

PROCESSING Natural Anaerobic (72 hrs)

Tasting Notes: Dark plum, Cacao nibs, Red Currant, Spices, Ripe Banana