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METAD

EthiopiaGedeb, Gedeo, Guji +1
Coffees in catalog
13
Currently available
3
Roasters with stock
2
Avg Cherrybook Index
61.6

Compare METAD’s offerings tracked by Cherrybook. A producer can supply different lots, varieties and harvests; check those details alongside the process, bag size and price.

Producer overview

METAD sources coffees from multiple renowned regions in Ethiopia, including Gedeb, Gedeo, Guji, and Yirgacheffe. Cultivation takes place across high-altitude landscapes, with growing elevations spanning from 1900 to 2250 meters above sea level. The varietal profile represented in the catalog consists entirely of local heirloom cultivars, appearing across nine different lots. The processing methods documented for METAD lots lean heavily toward traditional techniques. The catalog records nine washed coffees and two natural-process coffees. Within the index, METAD is represented by a total of 13 coffees, with three lots currently listed as in-stock. Four different roasters carry their offerings, and the average Cherrybook Index (CBI) across their lots is 61.0. Recent catalog entries illustrate the range of offerings from this producer. Examples include the Beriti roasted by Le Piantagioni del Caffe, the Alaka Nature from Alchimiste Cafés, and several selections featured by Intelligentsia Coffee such as Ethiopia Alaka Natural, Ethiopia Washed Buku, Ethiopia Metad Beriti Washed, and Ethiopia Metad Benti Nenqa Washed. The catalog footprint for METAD demonstrates a consistent focus on traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties and washed preparations distributed across multiple specialty roasters.

  • Ethiopian heirloom varieties
  • Gedeb and Yirgacheffe origins
  • washed process focus
  • multi-roaster availability

Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.

Producer profile

Varietals

  • heirloom9 lots
  • 741401 lot

Processes

  • Washed9
  • Natural3

Altitude

1900–2250m

Harvests

202520242023

Across harvest years

Lineage

The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.

2025 harvest

1 lot

2024 harvest

1 lot

Framily

Grilled Peach, Earl Grey, and Milk Chocolate on a washed lot.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumPeachTea LikeMilk Chocolate+1
Transparency donor
66CBI
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

2023 harvest

3 lots

Ethiopia Hambela Alaka

Washed lot with Jasmine, Apple Butter, and Apricot in the cup.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumJasmineAppleApricot+1
Transparency donor
65CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Chelbesa

Washed lot with Apricot, Honeysuckle, and Earl Grey in the cup.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumApricotHoneysuckleTea Like+1
Transparency donor
65CBI
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Currently available coffees

Ethiopia Dini

Natural lot with Black Tea, Red Fruits, and Apricot in the cup.

Guji, ET · Natural

Black TeaRaspberryApricot+1
54CBI
EUR 23.00 / 8.8oz

Typical US$1.36 to $2.18/oz

Alaka Nature

Cupping notes point toward Peach, Strawberry, and Rose.

Guji, ET

PeachStrawberryRose
46CBI
EUR 14.50 / 8.8oz

Typical US$1.21 to $2.30/oz

Limited comparison

Archived (10)

The Culture

Stone Fruit, Assam Tea, and Dried Berries on a washed lot.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

Medium-LightPeachCherryDried Fruit+2
Transparency donor
67CBI
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Framily

Grilled Peach, Earl Grey, and Milk Chocolate on a washed lot.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumPeachTea LikeMilk Chocolate+1
Transparency donor
66CBI
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Hambela Alaka

Washed lot with Jasmine, Apple Butter, and Apricot in the cup.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumJasmineAppleApricot+1
Transparency donor
65CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Chelbesa

Washed lot with Apricot, Honeysuckle, and Earl Grey in the cup.

Ethiopia · Washed

MediumApricotHoneysuckleTea Like+1
Transparency donor
65CBI
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

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