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Kayon Mountain Coffee is owned and operated by Ismael Hassen Aredo and his family, who cultivate coffee on 300 of their 500 hectares in the Guji zone of Ethiopia’s Shakiso district. The farm employs 25 full-time staff and 300 seasonal workers, providing free transportation as well as financial support for building schools and administrative facilities within the community.

The farm maintains its own nursery and relies on shade trees, acacia and other indigenous species—to protect coffee plants and generate natural compost. Ismael is meticulous in both farm management and processing, ensuring careful harvesting and consistent quality. Coffee at Kayon Mountain is grown with a deep commitment to sustainability, following traditional Ethiopian practices with no pesticides, insecticides, or fungicides used at any stage.

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Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Natural

Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Natural

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$29.00 USD
$29.00 USD
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Characteristics

Roast

Light

Body

Syrupy

Acidity

Sparkling

Notes

Passion Fruit, Jasmine, Sangria, Plum

Farm

Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm

Farmer

Ismael Hassen Aredolder

Elevation

1900 - 2200 Masl

Varietal

Ethiopia Heirloom

Process

Natural

Location

Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia

Story

Triangle Accent

Kayon Mountain Coffee is owned and operated by Ismael Hassen Aredo and his family, who cultivate coffee on 300 of their 500 hectares in the Guji zone of Ethiopia’s Shakiso district. The farm employs 25 full-time staff and 300 seasonal workers, providing free transportation as well as financial support for building schools and administrative facilities within the community.

The farm maintains its own nursery and relies on shade trees, acacia and other indigenous species—to protect coffee plants and generate natural compost. Ismael is meticulous in both farm management and processing, ensuring careful harvesting and consistent quality. Coffee at Kayon Mountain is grown with a deep commitment to sustainability, following traditional Ethiopian practices with no pesticides, insecticides, or fungicides used at any stage.

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Established: 1994
Owners: Mike and Laura Johnson
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  • 2021, 2018, 2016 Good Food Awards Winner
  • 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Golden Bean Awards!
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  • 12 best coffee roasters in the U.S.~Forbes, Dec 2018
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Unparalleled quality, a human story, and sustainability – that’s our coffee philosophy.

Unparalleled quality. We won’t buy a coffee unless we know that it will inspire you.

A human story. Often times a producer’s story gets lost in the coffee supply chain. It’s our focus to provide a seed-to-cup experience, honoring everyone involved

Sustainability. We purchase coffees directly from producers and through brokers who share our goal of making coffee a sustainable commodity. Financially and environmentally, the coffees we purchase seek balance. Premiums paid for quality far exceed fair trade premiums and afford a more sustainable, honest model.

Combine our coffee philosophy and passion for exceptional coffees with our down-home Midwest hospitality and that, in a nutshell, is JBC Coffee Roasters. We can’t wait to share our coffee passion with you.