Ethiopia Arbegona

About This Coffee

This coffee is a single origin from Ethiopia, specifically from the highland area of Arbegona at 2200 meters altitude. The coffee is sourced from 391 smallholder farmers whose farms range from 3-5 hectares, processed at the Arbegona washing station. This is a naturally processed lot where cherries are sorted by density through flotation, then dried on African raised beds for 12-15 days with rotation every 30 minutes for even dryness. The coffee is produced in partnership with Daye Bensa exporter, who focuses on community welfare including healthcare, education, and infrastructure improvements for local farmers.

Origin

Arbegona (Ethiopia)

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Processing

Natural

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Gold Box Roastery

Barbara Croce, a licensed Q Grader, established Gold Box in Newcastle around 2013 before expanding to Dubai in 2015, building a dual operation across the UK and UAE. The philosophy is stated plainly: less swagger, more substance. The team backing that claim is formidable. Luca Croce, Barbara's son, won the UK Brewers Cup in 2022 and 2023 and placed fourth at the World Brewers Cup in Athens. Kiah Parangue took the UAE and World Lavazza Barista titles in the same period, and head roaster Emmanuel Velora won the inaugural A Shot in the Dark Middle East Roasting Competition. Barbara herself lived on a coffee farm for months to deepen her understanding of production. Sourcing runs on direct trade relationships built through repeated farm visits, and the operation includes an SCA specification training school alongside its roasting and retail work.

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