Ethiopia Gera from the Warsaw-based roastery Trigger Roastery is a washed filter coffee with a very fresh, tea-like character. The flavor profile combines kumquat, lemon, and dark oolong, so the first sip delivers a pronounced citrus juiciness that is gradually softened by a deeper tea note. The coffee has a lighter body and a clean, well-defined profile in which the citrus notes aren’t sharp, but rather fresh and energetic. Kumquat adds a light sweetness and a pleasant bitterness, lemon brightens the entire cup, and oolong gives it structure and a longer finish. The result is an elegant Ethiopian coffee for anyone who enjoys clean filter brews with more pronounced acidity and a tea-like character.
The coffee comes from the Gera woreda in the Djimma region of southwestern Ethiopia. The Gera processing station is run by five brothers, who took over from their parents as the second generation. Approximately twenty people work there year-round, and during the harvest from October to December, the team expands to as many as eighty workers. The coffee trees grow in the shade of enset, also known as the Abyssinian banana tree, and local farmers cultivate the crops without synthetic fertilizers. The high altitude and slow ripening process give the coffee its distinctive freshness and subtle complexity.
The coffee is processed using the washed method, which helps preserve its purity and well-defined flavor profile. Ripe cherries are harvested by hand, and after processing, the coffee is sun-dried for approximately 12 to 16 days until it reaches optimal moisture content. It is precisely this simple and meticulously managed process that allows the origin and variety to shine through without any pronounced fermentation notes. The result is a clean and fresh filter coffee that is distinctive yet still very elegant.
- Estate: Gera (five brothers, second generation)
- Elevation: approximately 2,050 meters above sea level