This coffee originates from the Sidama region of Ethiopia, produced by the Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union representing 67 cooperative groups and over 80,000 smallholder farmers. The coffee is grown at altitudes between 1500-2200 meters and processed using the natural method. It features heirloom Arabica varieties and is certified organic and Fair Trade. The coffee is shade-grown under indigenous trees and enset. This light roast exhibits tasting notes of blueberry, lavender lemonade, and raspberry.
Yield Coffee Roasters operates out of Monroe, Ohio, with a sourcing model built on direct trade and a commitment to paying producers two to three times above market rates for green beans. The company reinvests 10 percent of annual profits into sustainable development projects in coffee growing communities, framing the business as a vehicle for lasting impact. Partner farms implement sustainable practices including composting and water conservation. It is a roaster that ties quality standards directly to an ethic of equity and environmental responsibility.
