{"title":"Ethiopian Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eEthiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee and home to unmatched genetic diversity. From the ancient forests of Kaffa to the highland farms of Sidamo and Yirgacheffe, Ethiopian coffees are celebrated for their extraordinary complexity — bright fruit, intense florals, and sweet citrus acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ethiopian selection includes rare \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-gesha-geisha-coffee\"\u003eGesha Village\u003c\/a\u003e lots from the West Omo zone, honey-processed Duwancho, and the celebrated Basha Bekele. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-ethiopian-coffee-uk\"\u003eRead our guide to the best Ethiopian coffee beans in the UK.\u003c\/a\u003e Each lot is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/micro-batch-coffee-roasting-explained\"\u003emicro-batch roasted\u003c\/a\u003e in London to highlight the unique terroir of each farm and processing method.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ethiopia-gesha-village-lot-24","title":"Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot 24\/E-14","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopia, near the South Sudanese border, in the dense, wildly sprouting jungles of West Omo zone. It’s a place of stunning natural beauty, where from a high-extending plateau one can take in the expanse of the ancient, sprawling forest. Home to the 471-hectare coffee farm established in 2011 by Adam Overton, Rachel Samuel \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand Willem Boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGesha Village is internationally renowned, and for good reason - the coffee they produce is consistently world-class. They\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produce 3 different varieties, Gori Gesha, Illubabor Forest and Gesha 1931. This is Illubabor Forest variety from top tier class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: July-August 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing: Honey, Growers Reserve Special Fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot Number 24\/E-14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi Anaerobic Honey Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis type of coffee is produced by fermenting freshly harvested cherries inside jute bags in a sub-terrain concrete tank for 60 hours. The fermented cherries are then pulped and shade-dried on raised African beds for 16 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffe price: 55.8GBP \/ kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-gesha-geisha-coffee\"\u003eLearn more about the Gesha variety\u003c\/a\u003e — origin, flavour profile, and brewing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/micro-batch-coffee-roasting-explained\"\u003eLearn about our micro-batch roasting process\u003c\/a\u003e — why batch size matters for flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Note","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":51478371139915,"sku":null,"price":20.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":51478371172683,"sku":null,"price":36.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8759\/8923\/files\/Gesha_E14.png?v=1747204070"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-gesha-village-lot-gv-25-032","title":"Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot GV-25\/032","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Lot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot 25\/032 is a washed Gesha 1931 from the Oma block of Gesha Village—named after a revered spiritual leader of the local Meanit people. The block sits between 1931 and 2040 meters above sea level, producing coffees known for their layered depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly harvested coffee cherries are pulped and fermented without water for 12 hours, then washed thoroughly to remove the mucilage. The result is a cup of clarity that foregrounds what makes Gesha 1931 exceptional: jasmine-forward florality backed by peach and a tea-like elegance. It's the kind of washed Gesha that doesn't need to announce itself—it just delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is part of Gesha Village's Rarities tier, representing the top 10% of their production outside of auction offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha Village Coffee Estate, founded by Adam Overton and Rachel Samuel, sits on 471 hectares near the Gori Gesha forest—the birthplace of the variety that would later revolutionize specialty coffee in Panama. Since 2011, Rachel and Adam have been cultivating coffee at elevations ranging from 1909 to 2069 meters above sea level, with the estate divided into eight distinct blocks for precise terroir tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're bringing in lot 25\/032 because it represents something we've been chasing: a Gesha that doesn't just reference the Panamanian profile, but delivers it with equal elegance and complexity. This is a late 2025 harvest from one of the best lots in the Oma region, arriving with the freshness that makes these coffees sing. If you've been curious about what Ethiopian Gesha tastes like when it's grown at origin with the same meticulous attention that made Panamanian Geisha famous—this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGreen coffee price: £98 \/ kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-gesha-geisha-coffee\"\u003eLearn more about the Gesha variety\u003c\/a\u003e — origin, flavour profile, and brewing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/micro-batch-coffee-roasting-explained\"\u003eLearn about our micro-batch roasting process\u003c\/a\u003e — why batch size matters for flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Note Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53728414892363,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8759\/8923\/files\/032Card.png?v=1761389391"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-gesha-village-lot-gv-25-039","title":"Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot GV-25\/039","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Lot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot 25\/039 is a washed Gesha 1931 from the Surma block of Gesha Village—named after the Surma people who have inhabited southwestern Ethiopia for centuries. Sitting at 1909 to 2063 meters above sea level at the southern edge of the estate, Surma is one of the highest blocks on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly harvested coffee cherries are pulped and fermented without water for 12 hours, then washed thoroughly to remove the mucilage. Where Oma coffees are known for their layered depth and stone fruit sweetness, Surma leans brighter—more wildflower meadow than orchard, with citrus taking the lead and jasmine threading through as a supporting note. The higher elevation and distinct microclimate produce a cup that's more citrus-forward, with wildflower aromatics that feel open and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is part of Gesha Village's Rarities tier, representing the top 10% of their production outside of auction offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha Village Coffee Estate, founded by Adam Overton and Rachel Samuel, sits on 471 hectares near the Gori Gesha forest—the birthplace of the variety that would later revolutionize specialty coffee in Panama. Since 2011, Rachel and Adam have been cultivating coffee at elevations ranging from 1909 to 2069 meters above sea level, with the estate divided into eight distinct blocks for precise terroir tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're offering both the Oma and Surma blocks from Gesha Village's 2025 harvest because they tell different sides of the same story. If you're curious about what terroir can do within a single estate, these two offer a clear answer: same variety, same processing, same producers—different blocks, different cups. This Surma lot showcases the aromatic clarity and brightness that comes from higher elevation, delivered with the same meticulous care that defines everything Gesha Village produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGreen coffee price: £98 \/ kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-gesha-geisha-coffee\"\u003eLearn more about the Gesha variety\u003c\/a\u003e — origin, flavour profile, and brewing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/micro-batch-coffee-roasting-explained\"\u003eLearn about our micro-batch roasting process\u003c\/a\u003e — why batch size matters for flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Note Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53728674840907,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8759\/8923\/files\/039Card.png?v=1761389480"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-duwancho-honey-e25-ed30015","title":"Ethiopia Duwancho Honey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Lot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot\u0026amp;nbsp;is a traditionally honey-processed coffee from the Duwancho Washing Station in Sidama's Arbegona district. Sourced from smallholder farmers working at 1900 to 2150 meters above sea level, this lot shows what careful honey processing can do in a classic Ethiopian context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional honey process adds a gentle layer of sweetness and texture, while preserving the clarity and aromatic nuance that defines the best of Sidama. The combination of altitude and local landrace genetics naturally produces a floral, tea-like base—jasmine and bergamot leading into stone fruit, all wrapped in soft honey sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ethiopia, coffees like this are not grown as single modern cultivars, but as a mix of genetically diverse local trees, commonly referred to as Ethiopian Heirloom. The varietal codes sometimes listed for traceability (such as 74158 or 74112) reflect nursery classifications rather than uniform varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuwancho Washing Station works with smallholder farmers in the Sidama highlands, an area known for producing some of Ethiopia's most refined and floral coffees. The lot has received recognition in regional quality competitions, reflecting the care taken at both farm and washing station level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, our Ethiopian selection has focused on Gesha Village—a benchmark origin known for its clarity and consistently high quality. This Duwancho lot represents a different kind of choice for us. It's less widely known, but we wanted to give it a spotlight because it delivers what we most cherish in Ethiopian coffees: florality. Where Gesha Village shows the precision of estate-level production, Duwancho represents the quality that can emerge from well-managed smallholder networks when altitude, variety, and processing align.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGreen coffee price: £38 \/ kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/micro-batch-coffee-roasting-explained\"\u003eLearn about our micro-batch roasting process\u003c\/a\u003e — why batch size matters for flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Note Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":56326798377291,"sku":null,"price":14.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":56326802506059,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8759\/8923\/files\/EthipoiaDuwanchoHoney_60bfef94-cafe-4920-b54e-c89259c76738.png?v=1768741205"}],"url":"https:\/\/highnoteroasters.co.uk\/collections\/ethiopian-coffee.oembed","provider":"High Note Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}