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Negele Gorbitu

Yirgacheffe, anaerobic natural! A combination we can get behind. This coffee comes from Negele Gorbitu in southern Ethiopia, sourced through Tracon Coffee and made up of three local varieties: Kurume, Dega and Wolisho. Grown at around 2,000 metres above sea level, the cherries are processed using an anaerobic natural method, fermenting in a low-oxygen environment before being dried whole. Tracon has been exploring experimental fermentation techniques across its Ethiopian sourcing network, pushing beyond conventional washed and natural processing while keeping the character of local coffees at the centre. The result is a loud, funky cup that still tastes distinctly Yirgacheffe. Expect notes of pineapple, blackberry and black cherry.

Kurume, Dega & Wolisho
Anaerobic Natural
€17,00
€17,00
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Negele Gorbitu lies in Yirgacheffe, southern Ethiopia, at around 2,000 metres above sea level. This lot combines three local coffee varieties: Kurume, Dega and Wolisho, each with its own growth and fruit characteristics. It is processed using an anaerobic natural method: whole coffee cherries ferment in a low-oxygen environment before being dried with the fruit still intact. This extended interaction between the cherry and the coffee seed creates a more pronounced fermentation character than a conventional natural process, while retaining the distinctive character of Yirgacheffe coffee.

This coffee is grown by smallholder farmers in the Yirgacheffe area of southern Ethiopia, where coffee is cultivated on small plots, often alongside other crops. The farmers grow local varieties including Kurume, Dega and Wolisho, which are well adapted to the region’s growing conditions. Their harvested cherries are brought to Tracon Coffee for processing, where the team’s experimental anaerobic natural method gives this lot a distinctive expression of Yirgacheffe.

Tracon’s investment in local coffee infrastructure helps keep more of the processing work close to where coffee is grown. The company operates more than 70 washing stations across Ethiopia, buying cherries from over 20,000 farmers and creating seasonal jobs in coffee-growing communities. By processing cherries near the farms, Tracon can reduce transport distances and move harvested coffee into processing sooner. Its investment in experimental methods such as anaerobic fermentation also creates opportunities to develop higher-value specialty lots from Ethiopia’s traditional varieties.