This coffee is produced in southern Ethiopia approximately 12 kilometers from Yirgacheffe town, in the West Arsi zone. Grown by 350 smallholder farmers surrounding the Gotiti washing station at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level, the coffee benefits from cool temperatures, rich red-brown soils, and reliable rainfall. The slow cherry maturation at this high altitude contributes to the dense bean structure and complex flavor profile that Yirgacheffe coffees are known for. The farms in this area are typically small, less than 2 hectares each.
Adams & Russell has been roasting coffee in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, since 1978. They use small batch flame roasting methods, hand roasting specialty grade Arabica from origins spanning nearly every coffee growing country. Their Peninsula Blend earned two Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards. The company is both a registered Fairtrade Foundation Operator and a roaster of Rainforest Alliance certified coffees. In 2016 they opened a Coffee School with a dedicated espresso room for SCA certified barista training. They also supply wholesale clients with equipment from La Marzocco and Mahlkönig alongside their beans.
