The district of Gedeb encompasses the south-eastern corner of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, a narrow section of plateau rich with savvy coffee farmers. The communities surrounding Gedeb reach some of the highest growing elevations for coffee in the world. The Lalesa processing site is owned by Ephtah Specialty Coffee, a newly-founded exporter run by a small team of talented women who have accumulated many years of coffee industry experience. Ephtah’s business model is centered around the inclusion and empowerment of women; community engagement; and boosting coffee production and improving overall quality.
Grower: Smallholder farmers organized around Ephtah Co-op
Region: Gedeb district, Gedeo Zone
Elevation: 2150-2200 MASL
Varietal: Indigenous and heirloom cultivars
Process: Full natural and dried on raised beds
The district of Gedeb encompasses the south-eastern corner of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, a narrow section of plateau rich with savvy coffee farmers. The communities surrounding Gedeb reach some of the highest growing elevations for coffee in the world. The Lalesa processing site is owned by Ephtah Specialty Coffee, a newly-founded exporter run by a small team of talented women who have accumulated many years of coffee industry experience. Ephtah’s business model is centered around the inclusion and empowerment of women; community engagement; and boosting coffee production and improving overall quality.
Grower: Smallholder farmers organized around Ephtah Co-op
Region: Gedeb district, Gedeo Zone
Elevation: 2150-2200 MASL
Varietal: Indigenous and heirloom cultivars
Process: Full natural and dried on raised beds
