Previously known as Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Dumerso
Boasting a sweet cup and a profile reminiscent of black tea, this organic coffee from the Duromina Cooperative has the perfect balance of body. Traceable to 329 individual cooperative members. A top pick among our team, this coffee shines when showcased as a pour-over.
Cupping Notes: Bright Citrus, Floral, Cane Sugar
Roast Level 01: Light
Certified Organic
Farmer: Duromina Cooperative including 329 members
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Limu, Agaro
Farm: 329 Small Producers
Altitude: 1960 Meters
Processing: Washed
Variety: Heirloom
2023 Bronze Medal winner in the Filter Category from GoldenBean North America
Dumerso washing station is located near the town of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. It’s about 388 km from the capital Addis Ababa. Many small farms from the surrounding area contribute to their locally owned, family-run mill. The washing station is run and owned by Hirut Berhanu.
In Dumerso, coffee is the primary industry. More than 90% of the people in the region are involved in coffee business. Coffee is the dominant source of income for the majority of smallholder farmers in the region. To these growers, coffee is everything; coffee sends their children to school, coffee buys medication, and provides the livelihoods for families.
Currently, there are two washing stations in Dumerso: one is run by cooperatives; the other belongs to Hirut Berhanu where our coffee is processed. During the harvest season (October-January) Hirut employs 290+ workers, 95% of whom are women.
Hirut Berhanu has been involved in the coffee trade for the last 15 years. She worked in the Ethiopian commodity exchange as a coffee trader. In 2010, she purchased the Dumerso washing station from the government. The mill was originally established in 1998, but it was not operational at the time of acquisition. In 2013, Hirut re-opened the mill and began processing specialty coffee. You can find more information in the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/dumersocoffee/
https://www.instagram.com/betiberhanu/
