The Deri Kidame washing station is named for the Deri Kidame kebele, or town, where it is located in the Wamena district of Ethiopia’s Guji zone. The area has fertile red brown soil and Cordia Africana and Acacia Ensete ventricosum trees for shade, benefiting the coffee plants grown by the many smallholder farmers who contribute cherries to the washing station. Coffee farms in the area range 2000–2100 meters above sea level in elevation. The washing station is outfitted with 10 fermentation tanks and 181 raised drying beds which are assigned individual codes, allowing for improved traceability and a higher level of control and tracking throughout the drying process.
This lot of coffee underwent Natural processing at the Deri Kidame washing station. Coffee cherries are sorted to remove less dense fruit prior to processing. The cherries are then moved to raised beds where they are dried for approximately 18 days.
We roast on Monday and Thursday and ship the next day. All orders placed on Monday or Thursday after 9:00 am will be shipped after the next roast day.
I like a little wilder espresso's. This is a great flavorful option on the lighter end.
Nancy S.
The new Ethiopian roast is really terrific. Hints of berries and really flavorful.
Nancy S.
Very aromatic flavors, a fabulous coffee for my morning latte, and the personal touch that comes with First Ascent makes it my choice of coffee over and over again.
Jason R.
One of the best Ethiopian beans you can buy.
Pete A.
This is Ethiopian coffee, so smaller bean. However, this batch has good density with bold taste.
Nancy S.
Lovely sweet aroma. Notes of fruit. My go-to coffee for pour over!! Wonderful small- batch roasters who give you personalized care.