ETHIOPIE – GUNDIRA SHELA

ABOUT THIS COFFEE
From the kebele of Gundira Shela, in the woreda of Decha, Kaffa Zone—the birthplace of coffee. This Grade 1 natural coffee is grown at an altitude of 1,850 meters on deep, fertile dystric soils. The 74110 and 74112 varieties are hand-picked from November to January, then shade-dried on African beds for 21 days. The farm, part of the 369-hectare Gushe Buna estate, is home to more than 10 tree species, including the rare 40-meter Qararo tree and the nutrient-rich Birbira tree. Black volcanic soil and abundant rainfall (1,710–1,892 mm per year) create ideal growing conditions. Exported by Gushe Buna, led by Ephrem Mulugeta, who has been active in coffee since 2001 and exporting to Europe and the United States since 2016.
This coffee comes from Gushe Buna farm, a 369-hectare estate located about 40 km from the main town of Bonga. The farm is divided into two plots: Abiy 1 (159 hectares) and Abiy 2 (162 hectares).
Gundira Shela
Ephrem’s farm, established in 2001, is an agricultural operation located on the border of two Kebeles—Gundra and Shela. The farm has rich, fertile soil. It includes warehouses, workers’ dormitories, drying stations, and an office.
The processing station is ideally located just 1 km from the farm.