Gerse
Blueberry, Raspberry, Light Syrup
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| Roast Level | Lighter Roast |
| Coffee Type | Single Origin |
| Brew Method | Drip or Filter |
| Tasting Notes | Blueberry, Raspberry, Light Syrup |
| Process | Washed |
| Varietal | Heirloom |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Africa |
| Elevation | 2000 - 2200 m |
Roaster Notes
Mikiyas Bogale inherited the Ethiopian Gerse Kebele washing station from his father in 2020. He works with coffee producers across the Gerse area to produce around 300 bags of high-quality coffee every year. The coffee is grown at 2000 to 2200 meters above sea level in clay soil, shaded by local trees like Wanza, Girar, and Weyira. The lot is made up of the local landrace and heirloom varieties, that are often used in Ethiopian coffee, and give the Yirgacheffe region its signature character.
Redemption
Hemel Hempstead, London
Redemption Roasters live up to their name. As the world's first prison based coffee roastery, they're committed to using coffee to help reduce reoffending in the UK. Their mission: they believe great coffee can come from people and places you wouldn't expect. At their roastery HQ in HMP The Mount in London, they train offenders in coffee industry skills with the aim of reducing reoffending in the UK. The coffee they work with is also exceptional: seasonal speciality only, sourced ethically. Each coffee they roast has a strong story too: from collectives working together to negotiate a fair price, to female-only growers challenging gender inequality. They partner with producers who are working hard to make a difference in their communities. The end result is a brew that’s helping raising the bar for all involved.
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