This coffee is from Ethiopia, specifically the Yirgacheffe region at 1960+ meters altitude. Processed at Dumerso washing station by owners Hirut and Mahder Berhanu, who employ 290+ workers (95% women) during harvest season. The coffee features Heirloom variety and is washed processed. Certified organic. Light roast with flavor notes of lemon custard, silky honey, sun tea, and delicate florals. Recommended for pour-over brewing where its delicate sweetness shines through.
Kimberly Zash and Sara Gibson founded Sightseer Coffee in Austin, Texas in 2022 after meeting at Greater Goods Coffee, where both held roles spanning head roaster, green buyer, QC specialist, and trainer. Sightseer sources 100 percent of its coffee from women farmers and producers, paying prices significantly above fair trade rates. The sourcing goes beyond checking a box: Zash and Gibson look for producers investing in quality and sustainability, supporting projects like the Forest Academy in Colombia for regenerative farming. They roast on a 25 kilo Diedrich CR 25, bringing the same technical rigor from their previous careers to every batch. Imbibe Magazine named Sightseer one of its 75 Places to Watch.
