This coffee is cultivated in Banko Chechele, located in the Gedeo Zone of Ethiopia's Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR). The region's unique altitude, rich soil, and favorable climate create ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffee. With a deep-rooted tradition in coffee farming, the local community has established Banko Chechele as a renowned coffee-growing hub, known for its well-balanced and high-quality beans.

The selection of coffee cherries is a meticulous process; each cherry is hand-picked, ensuring that only the ripest ones make it to the processing station, where they undergo further sorting. The cherries are then dried on raised African beds, allowing them to sun dry for 2-4 weeks.

Once the drying process is complete, the beans are stored in a cool room for several weeks. This resting period is crucial for developing the coffee’s rich flavors.

Yirgacheffe is celebrated for producing some of the fruitiest coffees available. At eighthirty, we discovered tasting notes of orange, bergamot, and sweet cherry.