REGION: Yirgacheffe
PRODUCER: Mikiyas Bogale
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETY: Heirloom & other landrace varietals
ELEVATION: 2000-2200 MASL
TASTING NOTES: Floral, apple peel, jasmine
Producer Story
In Ethiopia's Gerse region, coffee producer Mikiyas Bogale continues a family legacy that began with his father. After inheriting the washing station in 2020, Mikiyas took on the responsibility of managing the operation and working alongside local producers to bring the area's coffees to market. Today, the station processes approximately 300 bags of coffee each year, maintaining a focus on quality while supporting the surrounding farming community.
Building on the foundation established by the previous generation, Mikiyas has continued to refine the station's practices, creating a reliable outlet for producers in the region and helping showcase the distinctive character of coffees grown in Gerse.
The Process
The process begins with the careful selection and purchase of ripe coffee cherries, which are presorted before processing. The cherries are then depulped using a traditional Agard pulping machine and separated by density through flotation, ensuring only the highest-quality coffee moves forward.
After pulping, the coffee undergoes a 48–72 hour fermentation in large concrete tanks before being thoroughly washed in channels. The parchment is then moved to raised drying beds, where it is carefully dried and hand sorted to remove defects. Once optimal moisture levels are achieved, the coffee is stored onsite in parchment before being transported to Addis Ababa for final preparation and export.
The Cup
This coffee is a classic expression of Ethiopian washed processing, showcasing the clarity and elegance that careful fermentation and drying can achieve. The meticulous sorting, extended fermentation, and slow drying help create a clean, vibrant cup with layered complexity and refined structure.
From harvest through export, every stage of production is designed to preserve quality and highlight the character of the coffees grown throughout the Gerse region.
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roasted with care
Here at Tinker Coffee, we never operate on autopilot in pursuit of a shortcut. Great coffee requires not only precise timing, but real-time human perception and the careful application of heat. There’s no secret formula or little-known trick. Just thoughtfully sourced beans, roasted with care. That’s how we produce a remarkably delicious and evocative coffee experience in every batch. Pretty simple, really.
