Haru Suke, Ethiopia
Grown by smallholder farmers in the kabele (town) of Haru Suke, this coffee comes from Gedeo, Yirgacheffe. Most of these farmers grow coffee with other subsistence crops, such as sweet potato, mango, and avocados. The exporters, Primrose PLC, incentivises farmers for bringing quality red cherry, and great care is taken to separate any unripe or damaged beans, ensuring quality. Most coffee grown in this area is 100% organic, but not certified. This is due to the fact that farmers simply do not have the capital to apply pesticides or chemical fertilisers. Primrose works closely with each farmer, ensuring the fertility...