A coffee born from the iconic terroir of Gesha Village, harvested in the Gaylee block, showcasing the purity and elegance of the illubabor variety. Washed processed, it reveals clean sweetness, precision, and an ethereal floral presence reminiscent of jasmine and bergamot. A true representation of Ethiopian clarity and craftsmanship in every cup.
Variety:
illubator
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Bench Maji Zone
Process: Washed
Cupping Score By Q-Grader: 88,25
Crop Year: 2025
In 2015, Alexandros Foukis spent fifteen days at Gesha Village, living alongside the farmers and discovering the land where the legendary Gesha variety was born. Among the villages of Gaylee, Dimma, and Oma, he experienced the deep respect that connects people, nature, and coffee. That journey became a lasting inspiration — a reminder that beauty in coffee begins at origin, shaped by those who nurture it.The Gaylee lot grows at 1,930–2,050 masl, where cool mountain air and rich volcanic soils shape its profile. The washed process includes a 48-hour fermentation and slow drying on raised beds for about 18 days. The result is a coffee of remarkable clarity and floral depth — jasmine, citrus, and white tea in perfect harmony.We at Handpickers selected this coffee as a tribute to authenticity and elegance. It carries the emotion of discovery — the same feeling Alexandros experienced when he first stood in the Gesha Village hills, realizing that true excellence begins with respect.
This recipe enhances the coffee’s delicate brightness and floral sweetness, delivering a clean cup with notes of jasmine and sweet citrus.
Coffee for us is a daily “ritual”. We managed to create a place where we would share our passion with you.
Grown in Gaylee at 1,930–2,050 masl under native shade, handpicked at peak ripeness.
Washed fermentation for 48 hours, carefully washed and graded.
Dried on raised beds for 18 days with constant turning.
Exported from Gesha Village to Addis Ababa port with full traceability.
Light roast (Lighttell 70) for filter; best enjoyed 20 days after roast.Light roast (Lighttell 70) for filter; best enjoyed 20 days after roast.
