METAD

METAD sources coffee from prominent regions in Ethiopia, including Gedeb, Gedeo, Guji, and Yirgacheffe. Coffees in the catalog from this producer are grown across high-altitude landscapes ranging from 1900 to 2250 meters. The varietal profile for METAD centers primarily on traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties, alongside the specific 74110 cultivar. The process portfolio represented in the catalog relies heavily on traditional methods. Washed preparations form the majority of the offerings, supplemented by natural processed lots. Within the current catalog footprint, METAD coffees are carried by four different roasters, with a total of 13 coffees indexed and two currently in stock. The average Cherrybook Index across their lots is 61.2. Recent catalog entries feature selections such as Ethiopia Alaka Natural and Ethiopia Washed Buku from Intelligentsia Coffee, alongside various washed lots like Metad Beriti, Metad Benti Nenqa, and Metad Chelbesa. Additionally, roasters such as Alchimiste Cafés have featured lots like Alaka Lavé. METAD's presence in the catalog is defined by its focus on classic Ethiopian regions and standard washed and natural process profiles across multiple roaster offerings.