Sweet candied lemon leads the cup in this vibrant natural coffee from Ethiopia, soon followed by bursts of ripe, juicy peach sweetness. Subtle jasmine florals elevate the profile, resulting in a complex and refined tasting experience.

Kebede Wako has farmed his 16.5-hectare estate in Chelbesa since 2000, working alongside his family in one of Yirgacheffe’s most celebrated coffee-growing communities. His farm sits between 2,010 and 2,056 meters above sea level, where cool temperatures slow cherry maturation and allow sugars and flavor complexity to fully develop.

Across 130 raised drying beds, Kebede and his team produce approximately 22.7 metric tons of specialty coffee each year. Only fully ripe cherries are hand selected, then dried for 15–21 days and turned up to six times daily to ensure even moisture distribution. Protective rain covers shield the coffee from humidity and cool nighttime conditions, preserving clarity and quality.

This lot is one of three single farmer offerings in Trabocca’s Operation Cherry Red (OCR) Smallholder Series, a project designed to highlight exceptional producers and strengthen traceability from farm to export. In Ethiopia’s typically complex supply chain where coffees are often blended at regional washing stations single-estate lots like this are rare.

This marks our first offering from Kebede Wako, and we’re proud to share it.