Deep in the Gedeb district (or woreda) in the overarching Gedeo zone of Ethiopia lies the town (or kebele) of Chelbesa. Close by lies the newly minted Danche wet mill where about 475 local small holder farmers bring their coffee cherry to be processed and prepared for export. Relatively high altitudes and new infrastructure make this mill one of the most exciting additions to a region that is already known for producing some of the most sweet and complex coffee in Ethiopia. Even in its first year, there were high expectations for the Danche mill to be churning out exceptionally high quality, and we think they nailed it.

Key to producing high quality coffee are altitude, soil health, weather, and the right milling setup. Coffee brought to the Danche mill have the perfect combination of these attributes for producing quality coffee. Located above 2050 meters or 6725 feet above sea level, the farmers in the Gedeb district are fortunate to farm in dense forest vegetation with ideal weather conditions. These elements combine to slow the rate of cherry maturation leading to the expression of heightened complexity in the roasted coffee.

Ethiopia Danche

A company dedicated to the meticulous selection and roasting of exquisite green coffees, straight from PDX to your door.

Unique single origin coffees are artfully roasted and shipped directly to your doorstep. Select either a single bag, one month subscription, or three month subscription. One month and three month subscriptions receive (2) 10 oz bags every two weeks. This works out to be about 1 bag of coffee a week.

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