Ethiopia - Gera Estate

Origin: Djimma, Ethiopia
Producer: Gera Estate
Elevation: 1,900 m (6,234 ft)
Varieties: 74-110, 74-112, 74-140, 74-165
Process: Natural
Drying: Raised beds
Flavor Notes: Strawberry, pineapple, kiwi
Body & Acidity: Full body, lively acidity, very high sweetness
Cup Profile: Juicy, tropical, fruit-forward, and exceptionally sweet
 
About the Farm
Gera Estate is located in the Djimma region of western Ethiopia at approximately 1,900 meters above sea level. The region's high elevation, fertile soils, and diverse growing environment provide excellent conditions for producing distinctive specialty coffee.
The estate places a strong emphasis on sustainable production. Natural fertilizers and nitrogen-rich plants are used throughout the farm, while chemical fertilizers and insecticides are avoided. These practices help support the health of the surrounding environment and the long-term cultivation of coffee on the estate.
Gera Estate also invests in the well-being of its employees and their families. The estate provides housing, childcare and education, clean drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and recreational facilities to its employees free of charge.
Together, the high elevation, careful agricultural practices, and commitment to environmental and social sustainability create the foundation for the distinctive coffees produced at Gera Estate.
 
About the Bean
Gera Estate is a Grade 1 naturally processed Ethiopian coffee composed of the 74-110, 74-112, 74-140, and 74-165 varieties.
For this lot, ripe coffee cherries are dried whole on raised beds with the fruit still surrounding the seed. This extended contact with the cherry during drying allows its natural sugars and fruit character to influence the coffee, contributing greater sweetness, body, and fruit expression in the finished cup.
The result is an exceptionally sweet and vibrant coffee with exploratory hints of strawberry, pineapple, and kiwi. Ripe berry sweetness develops alongside bright tropical fruit, creating a juicy and expressive profile with lively acidity and a surprisingly full body.
Gera Estate is one of our more vibrant and adventurous offerings. It is intensely fruit-forward without losing balance, combining ripe strawberry sweetness, tropical pineapple, and bright kiwi with the depth and body of a naturally processed Ethiopian coffee.