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Ethiopia

Negele Gorbitu

Cup Notes: Blueberry, Caramelised Pineapple, Grape, Violet

This is our first release of Negele Gorbitu, a natural coffee where sweetness lingers, complexity unfolds, and a highly aromatic, fruit-driven character takes the lead.

Suggested for espresso and filter

when we roast

We freshly roast to order all coffees on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding national holidays), and ship the same day! Cut-off time is 11:59pm (UTC+1) of the day before the roast day. *We only ship whole beans*

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Details

Producer
Several small farmers
Country
Ethiopia
Terroir
Yirgacheffe
Altitude
1995-2020 masl
Process
Classic Natural - Raised Beds
Arabica cultivar
Ethiopian Heirloom
Picked in
December 2024
Arrived in
April 2025
Shipped in
Jute + GrainPro
Roast profile by
Rubens Gardelli
Roasted on
Customised solid-drum roaster

Suggested brewing recipe

To help you make the best out of your coffee, Rubens has crafted recipes for brewing this particular lot in filter.

There are two recipes: one for conical brewer (think V60) and one for flat-bottom brewer (think Kalita), however you can surely brew our coffees with any other brewing device, such as immersion brewers.

Please remember that these recipes are intended as starting points and may require further adjustments if the equipment you use is not identical to the one in the recipe; the characteristics of water used can also make a big difference in brewing.

Finally, the recipes suited specifically to Rubens’ roasting style, hence we do not guarantee that they will work as a universal reference.

Have fun brewing!

V60 STYLE
Coffee:
17g
Grind:
Comandante 15 clicks (medium)
Water:
250g (40tds) at 94 Celsius
Filter model:
Cafec Abaca+
Time:
2:30
Brew strenght:
1,73 tds
FLATBED
Coffee:
17g
Grind:
Comandante 17 click (medium)
Water:
250g (40tds) at 94 Celsius
Filter model:
Stagg [X], Fellow
Time:
2:45
Brew strenght:
1,75 tds

THE STORY BEHIND

Negele Gorbitu comes from the highlands of Yirgacheffe, in southern Ethiopia — a region widely recognised as one of the birthplaces of Arabica coffee. Here, coffee is deeply intertwined with daily life, culture, and the surrounding landscape, growing naturally among native trees and food crops in a rich, biodiverse environment.

The coffee is produced by members of the Negele Gorbitu Cooperative, founded in 1975 and now bringing together over a thousand smallholder farmers. Each producer cultivates small plots of land, where coffee is hand-picked at peak ripeness, preserving the integrity and quality of the cherries.

THE VARIETY

Ethiopian Heirloom stands among the most treasured varieties in the world of coffee. Grown at high altitudes in Ethiopia’s lush, mountainous regions, it embodies the very essence of complexity and depth.

What makes this variety truly special is its wild, non-hybrid nature. Cultivated by smallholder farmers using traditional methods passed down through generations, each plant is a natural mix of countless indigenous varieties — a living expression of Ethiopia’s extraordinary genetic diversity.

The country’s unique terroir — volcanic soil, ideal altitude, and balanced climate — plays a key role in shaping the character of these beans. The result is a cup defined by its aromatic richness: bright fruit, delicate florals, and subtle spice intertwine with a silky body and lively acidity.

Often referred to as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia offers in its Heirloom varieties a return to authenticity — a reminder of coffee’s origins and its unmatched diversity. Every cup tells a story of heritage, nature, and craftsmanship that continues to inspire coffee lovers around the world.

THE FERMENTATION PROCESS

In the natural process, only ripe, shade-grown cherries are accepted at the mill and carefully hand-sorted. They are laid out on raised African beds to dry in the sun for 12 to 15 days. Throughout the process, the cherries are regularly turned to ensure even drying. To preserve quality, they are covered during the hottest hours of the day and protected from moisture and rain at night.

Once the ideal moisture level is reached, the lot is milled, graded, and meticulously hand-sorted before being sealed in GrainPro and shipped.