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Gedeb - Natural Ethiopia

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Tasting Notes: Ripe Blackberry, Strawberry, Brown Sugar, Lemon.

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Union (YCFCU), was established in June 2002 for which shortly after, was registered as a cooperative society with its proclamation (No. 147/1998). The union started with 13 member organizations. At the moment, these primary cooperatives were established to serve as a political weapon for the Dergue Regime. These 13 Cooperatives continuously faced interference from the then government as well as other organizing agencies, in their resources and finances and were always exploited and worked under harsh conditions of corruption. After the downfall of the past regime, the primary cooperatives ceased their operations as the socialist model had worn out. They lacked ownership nor governance and in turn, it was no longer profitable to attract the farmers which led to their bankruptcy.

After the cooperative society’s proclamation was enacted, coffee farmers were reluctant to embark on a new cooperative experience. Added to the coffee crisis in the 2nd half of the 1990’s, the primary cooperatives were not ready to get on board until the union was established with formidable credibility. In the years that followed shortly after, the union started growing because it had proved by then that it was respectable enough to act both as a Creditor and Guarantor for the primary cooperatives. This is where the success of Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers’ Cooperatives Union was recorded.


Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe
Variety: Mixed Heirloom 
Altitude: 1800-2100 MASL
Processing: Natural, dried on raised beds.

Gedeb - Natural Ethiopia

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Tasting Notes: Ripe Blackberry, Strawberry, Brown Sugar, Lemon.

Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Union (YCFCU), was established in June 2002 for which shortly after, was registered as a cooperative society with its proclamation (No. 147/1998). The union started with 13 member organizations. At the moment, these primary cooperatives were established to serve as a political weapon for the Dergue Regime. These 13 Cooperatives continuously faced interference from the then government as well as other organizing agencies, in their resources and finances and were always exploited and worked under harsh conditions of corruption. After the downfall of the past regime, the primary cooperatives ceased their operations as the socialist model had worn out. They lacked ownership nor governance and in turn, it was no longer profitable to attract the farmers which led to their bankruptcy.

After the cooperative society’s proclamation was enacted, coffee farmers were reluctant to embark on a new cooperative experience. Added to the coffee crisis in the 2nd half of the 1990’s, the primary cooperatives were not ready to get on board until the union was established with formidable credibility. In the years that followed shortly after, the union started growing because it had proved by then that it was respectable enough to act both as a Creditor and Guarantor for the primary cooperatives. This is where the success of Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers’ Cooperatives Union was recorded.


Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe
Variety: Mixed Heirloom 
Altitude: 1800-2100 MASL
Processing: Natural, dried on raised beds.

Sourced & Roasted With Intention

We individually profile and roast each coffee to their specific sweet-spot

Sourcing & Selection

Vesta direct sources 90% of our coffees directly from farmers and coops at origin. And uses trusted export partners for the remaining coffees.

All coffees are selected based on taste profiles. We believe that origin, processing and terroir all play a part to make each coffee unique.

Maintaining Relationships

You will notice that many of our coffees are available for multiple years. We are proud (and thankful) to be able to work with many of the same farmers year-after-year. Many times purchasing the farmers entire harvest. Helping the producer have some economic stability, and helping us with a consistent product year after year.

Testimonials

Seth Hardy
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Easily, one of our favorite coffee roasters we have ever visited. Their beans are unparalleled to anything else we have ever tasted. Time and time again, their beans surpass some of our favorite roasters such as, Modern Times Coffee, Onyx, Mostra, Stumptown, Ritual, Brooklyn Roasting company, Intelligentsia and so many others.

B. Howard
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I now understand why I've become a bit of the Coffee Snob (that's the current title were using in my house). Every month I get wonderful new coffee to try. I have been thrilled by all of them. Best thing about being a member of the Coffee Club Subscription is I don't have to decide what to pick because they all sound so good.

Derek & Val
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All we can say is this place is great. The coffee is beyond excellent and prices are reasonable. Some of the best tasting coffee we have ever had!

Mark Gonzalez
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I've been a member of the recurring subscription now for about 6 months. Everything they have send has been straight fire! I had no idea coffees could all taste so different, Ive had fruity coffees, nutty coffees and luscious chocolatey stuff. big fan.