This coffee is a single origin from Hambela, Guji, Ethiopia, produced by Tagel Alemayehu of Olkai Coffee at 2,350 meters altitude. The beans are from Kurume and Dega varieties, processed using the washed method. The coffee showcases bright, fruity tasting notes of tangerine and raspberries with yellow floral undertones. Sourced through a network of 130 registered outgrowers, this reflects a community-scale effort where smallholder farmers work with a deeply rooted local operator. Olkai Coffee operates around half a dozen washing stations across Guji, Bule Hora, and Sidama, built on two decades of relationships formed through cherry collection.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
