Gizaw Alemayehu and Frehiwot Mekonnen

Gizaw Alemayehu and Frehiwot Mekonnen cultivate coffee across the Ethiopian regions of Guji and Yirgacheffe, with farm elevations spanning from 200 to 2212 meters. Their production focuses on traditional heirloom varietals, reflecting the rich genetic diversity inherent to these established southern coffee-producing areas.

Their processing methods cover a spectrum of traditional and contemporary styles, including washed, natural, and anaerobic natural treatments. This variety in post-harvest processing allows for distinct flavor profiles across their harvest offerings.

The catalog footprint for Gizaw Alemayehu and Frehiwot Mekonnen includes three total coffees currently represented in the index, all of which are in stock. Five Senses Coffee is the sole roaster currently carrying their lots, featuring expressions such as the washed and natural Dikitu and Gizaw lots, alongside an anaerobic natural preparation of Gizaw.

The work of Gizaw Alemayehu and Frehiwot Mekonnen in the catalog is distinguished by its direct representation across washed, natural, and anaerobic processing methods using regional heirloom varietals.