Coffee - Banko Gotiti

Tastes Like: Apricot / Jasmine / Peach This beautiful coffee from Banko Gotiti boasts a classic Ethiopian Gedeb flavor profile: a soft, floral bouquet upfront balanced by a crisp candy-like peach acidity, and a delightful jasmine & black tea finish. Hand-brews tend to emphasize its floral qualities and light body. Batch brew or espresso highlight its brighter and deeper characteristics. Either way, this coffee is very special and we are thrilled to finally have fresh crop Ethiopian coffee again. WHY IS THIS COFFEE PRICED HIGHER? Earlier this year, we had the privilege of visiting the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU) in Dilla, Ethiopia. We were struck not only by the quality of their coffee but also by their commitment to the community. YCFCU chose to use the Fair Trade premiums they earned to build a school for the local children. The Yirgacheffe Union Academy provides education and a nurturing environment for over 350 students but has only seven computers. YCFCU President Erkiyihun Hirbe called us to action when he said to our group, “If you can help us build a computer lab, we’d be grateful." We saw the essential work of YCFCU in the joyful expressions of the schoolchildren, and we would love your help in building them a digital learning center!  A $3 donation is built into the price of our Ethiopia Gedeb retail bags. If you are inspired to donate more or would like to share this project, please visit the GoFundMe set up by our partners at Royal Coffee. The $55,000 goal ensures enough for 40 desktop computers, a dedicated server, networking infrastructure, a projector, and educational software. Donations will go directly to YCFCU which will oversee the entire operation in Dilla. Thank you for your support; let's build a computer lab!!  We recommend: Brew it however you can; It's that good! Producer: Various Smallhold Farmers Region: Gedeb Region, Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia Altitude: 2000-2200 masl Process: Washed Varieties: Mixed Varieties *We will only be offering 12oz retail bags.