Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Nensebo, West Arsi
Variety: Heirloom & Typica
Altitude: 1950 masl
Processing: Natural, dried on raised beds.
Mundayo - Natural Ethiopia
Tasting Notes: Cantaloupe, Apricot, Floral, Caramel
Farmers in this region have farmed coffee for generations upon generations. They are true specialists. Farming methods in West Arsi remain largely traditional. West Arsi farmers typically intercrop their coffee plants with other food crops. This method is common among smallholders because it maximizes land use and provides food for their families.
In addition to remaining traditionally intercropped, most farms are also organic-by-default. Farmers in West Arsi typically use very few — if any — fertilizers or pesticides. Most farm work is done manually and very few tasks are mechanized, even during processing.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Since farms are small, most work is done by the family. Farmers selectively handpick ripe red cherry and deliver it to AASH washing station. At the station, cherry is visually hand sorted to remove any defects and laid to dry on raised beds. Cherry is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 20 to 25 days for cherry to dry.
Tasting Notes: Cantaloupe, Apricot, Floral, Caramel
Farmers in this region have farmed coffee for generations upon generations. They are true specialists. Farming methods in West Arsi remain largely traditional. West Arsi farmers typically intercrop their coffee plants with other food crops. This method is common among smallholders because it maximizes land use and provides food for their families.
In addition to remaining traditionally intercropped, most farms are also organic-by-default. Farmers in West Arsi typically use very few — if any — fertilizers or pesticides. Most farm work is done manually and very few tasks are mechanized, even during processing.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Since farms are small, most work is done by the family. Farmers selectively handpick ripe red cherry and deliver it to AASH washing station. At the station, cherry is visually hand sorted to remove any defects and laid to dry on raised beds. Cherry is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 20 to 25 days for cherry to dry.
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Nensebo, West Arsi
Variety: Heirloom & Typica
Altitude: 1950 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.