Mr. Mengeche Derso - Ethiopia

Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeo, Yirgacheffe
Producer: Mr. Mengeche Derso
Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom
Process: Natural
Elevation: 2,200–2,350 MASL
Roasted for: Filter

Tastes Like
🌺 Hibiscus & Floral Notes – bright and delicate
🍎 Red Apple – juicy and crisp fruitiness
🍯 Brown Sugar Sweetness – soft, round, and lingering

In the Cup

This natural-processed Yirgacheffe from Mr. Mengeche Derso is elegant and expressive. Expect a cup full of floral aromatics, bright red apple acidity, and subtle brown sugar sweetness, finishing with a clean, refined complexity. Perfect for filter brewing to highlight its delicate nuances.

About the Producer

Mr. Mengeche Derso cultivates 15 hectares in the highlands of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, a region globally recognized for exceptional Yirgacheffe coffee. At 62 years old, he brings decades of experience to his farm, with a commitment to quality that has earned local recognition.

A father of 12, Mr. Mengeche works alongside four of his children to maintain sustainable practices, using natural fertilizers and attentive cultivation at high altitude. Each harvest reflects his dedication to producing coffees with clarity, balance, and personality.

Processing

Cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and dried naturally on patios for 9 days, then rested in a warehouse for 3 days. Afterward, the beans are mechanically dried for uniformity and rested in parchment for 2 months to stabilize and develop their full depth of flavor. The result is an elegant, fruit-forward coffee with bright floral notes and a sweet, lingering finish.

Why we Love It

Mr. Mengeche Derso’s heirloom showcases the best of Yirgacheffe: floral elegance, juicy fruit, and natural sweetness. It’s a refined and rewarding coffee that reflects a lifetime of care, skill, and tradition in the Ethiopian highlands.