This Ethiopian coffee is from the Sidamo region, located in the Great Rift Valley, at altitudes between 1,500-2,200 meters. It is a washed process coffee from the 2024 harvest, produced by various farmers. The coffee features JARC traditional varieties, which were developed by the Jimma Agricultural Research Center for improved pest resistance. It has a full body with refreshing acidity, citrus and jasmine floral notes, and a good sweetness reminiscent of sugarcane.
Carlos Mario Valderrama Rendon, a Colombian with a background in cybersecurity, formally registered Coffee Hackers in Barcelona in October 2021. The operation runs two spaces, in Sant Gervasi and Poblenou, with small batch roasting happening daily on site. Carlos sources directly from farmers with no intermediaries, roasting single origin coffees in omni profiles suited to both espresso and filter. Packaging uses kraft paper bags hand stamped with organic ink. Equipment includes La Marzocco espresso machines and Victoria Arduino and Eureka Atom grinders. Coffee Hackers also runs workshops covering espresso and latte art, filter preparations, and sensory cupping, alongside a subscription service for regular deliveries.
