We’re thrilled to feature this remarkable single-producer coffee from Mr. Bekele Gemeda, hailing from Ethiopia’s world-renowned Yirgacheffe region. Single-farmer coffees are rare in Ethiopia, where lots are typically blended from multiple smallholder producers. This coffee stood out on the cupping table with its sweet, syrupy mouthfeel and a flavour profile of vanilla, cherry, hazelnut, and plum – a beautiful expression of both terroir and care in production.
SUITABLE FOR:
Stovetop
Espresso
Plunger
Aeropress
Category: Coffee, Espresso, Espresso Single Origin, Padre Coffee, Single Origin, Single Origins
Mr. Bekele Gemeda owns and manages 6.5 hectares of coffee trees in one location, with an additional 3 hectares nearby in the village of Worka, located 13 kilometres from Gedeb. Supported by his 11 children, two of whom work alongside him full-time, Mr. Bekele dedicates himself entirely to coffee farming. The income from his coffee not only supports his family but also provides livelihoods for his married sons who help run the farm.
Mr. Bekele takes immense pride in this lot being recognised under his name – an uncommon occurrence in Ethiopia where coffee is rarely traceable to an individual producer. This level of recognition reflects his exceptional commitment to quality, from cultivation through to processing.
This coffee is part of the Single Farmer Project, an initiative launched in 2012 by Jason Long, CEO of Café Imports. Developed during a time of instability in Ethiopia’s coffee export system, the program aimed to make Ethiopian coffees fully traceable to individual farmers. Through this initiative, producers like Mr. Bekele gain direct access to international markets and receive premiums paid directly to them in cash, ensuring fairness and transparency.
The project manages every step of the process: marketing individual lots, sending samples to buyers, negotiating prices on behalf of the farmer, and finalising contracts only with the producer’s approval. This approach fosters stronger, long-term relationships between roasters and producers, built on traceability and mutual respect.
We’re proud to support this initiative and to bring you a coffee that represents both innovation and tradition – a testament to Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage and the dedication of producers like Mr. Bekele.
Ethiopia Bekele Gemeda 100%
Washed – Heirloom varietals grown in Worka, Yirgacheffe at 2,100 MASL.
VANILLA, CHERRY, HAZELNUT, PLUM
We’ve created our espresso recipes as a guide to help you achieve the same great flavours we experience in our coffees. If you are unable to reproduce the exact result on your espresso setup, don’t panic—adjust your recipe using the ratio to suit your equipment and taste preferences.
Espresso
1–2 cups daily
250g per fortnight
2–4 cups daily
500g per fortnight
6–8 cups daily
1kg per fortnight
Note: These guidelines use an estimate of 12–24 grams of coffee to allow for differences in dose size.
If you need help with any of our coffees, please email hello@padrecoffee.com.au, and we’ll guide you through the coffee journey.
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