2023 Advent Calendar
Hambella Jacu
Dec
It’s “Little Christmas Eve” in Norway, December 23rd. Many families have their own traditions this evening, such as decorating the Christmas tree, making a gingerbread house, watching the sketch “Dinner for one” or eating risengrynsgrøt; a hot rice pudding served with sugar, cinnamon and butter, often with a hidden almond in it. The winner of the almond gets a marzipan pig as a prize.
Today’s roaster is Jacu, bringing you a peachy, floral Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 Enjoy!
Coffee Name: Hambella
Taste Profile: peach, apricot, honey, Lemon, jasmine
Origin: Etiopia
Producer: Metad
Variety: 74140
Process: washed
Harvest date: january 2023
Altitude: 1800-2200
Metad
Hambella, located in the Guji zone of the Oromia region in Ethiopia, is renowned for its unique and high-quality coffee. This region is a part of the larger coffee-producing area of Ethiopia, which is highly regarded for its diverse and distinctive coffee flavors. Hambella is particularly notable for its natural organic coffee production.
The Hambella estate, managed by the METAD Agricultural Development PLC, is a family-run business with a significant history. The land was initially awarded to Muluemebet Emiru, the first African female pilot, following World War II. Today, the estate is managed by her descendants, with Aman Adinew at the helm. Aman Adinew is noted for his significant contributions to the Ethiopian coffee industry, including his role as one of the founding executives of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange.
METAD is not only involved in coffee production but also plays a vital role in the local community. The workforce is over 70% women, and the company is engaged in various community support activities, including healthcare provision for employees, university scholarships, and an elementary school sponsorship. They were also the first to partner with Grounds for Health in Ethiopia, implementing a successful cervical cancer screening program. Additionally, METAD provides technical assistance and shares modern farming equipment with other local farmers.
In terms of geography, Hambella is situated at an altitude of 1900-2200 meters above sea level and predominantly grows indigenous heirloom coffee varieties. The region’s unique combination of altitude, climate, and soil type contributes to the distinctive taste profiles of its coffee
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