ETHIOPIA - Girma Bekele

PURPLE / GRAPE / WINE GUMS

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Origin: Biloya, Kochere, Ethiopia

Producer: Girma Bekele

Process: Carbonic Maceration (Natural Anaerobic)

Varietal: Kurume

Source: Condesa Co.Lab

Roast: Omni

Juicy, candy-forward and unapologetically bold. Grape-driven sweetness leads the charge, layered with deep purple fruit and wine-gum intensity. A vibrant, fermented profile with serious Fire energy — expressive, playful, and anything but subtle.

About the Producer

Girma Bekele is part of a new generation of Ethiopian coffee producers choosing farming as a forward-looking, professional pursuit. Trained as a healthcare professional and nurse, Girma made the decision to return to his family’s land in Biloya village, Kochere, rather than pursue a salaried career in the city.

Starting with 1.5 hectares inherited from his father, Girma applied modern and sustainable farming practices to improve quality, yield, and post-harvest handling. Through reinvestment, he expanded his farm and began experimenting with innovative processing methods. In his first season producing carbonic maceration coffee, his lot placed 40th in the Cup of Excellence, ranking among Ethiopia’s top coffees that year.

Recommended for all filter brewing methods & espresso.

Best enjoyed black — but as always, who are we to tell you how to drink your coffee.

We hope you enjoy it!!