Mike Mamo & Gure Kesso Kebele

Mike Mamo and the Gure Kesso Kebele operate in the Jimma region of Ethiopia, cultivating coffee at high elevations ranging from 2000 to 2150 meters above sea level. This geographic setting provides the cool temperatures and high altitude conditions associated with traditional Ethiopian specialty coffee production. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog features local heirloom cultivars alongside specific selections such as the 74112 variety. These regional types form the basis of the farm's plantings and contribute to the profile of their harvested lots. In terms of processing methods, the catalog data reflects a focus on the washed process across all recorded entries. This uniform preparation method highlights the clean cup characteristics inherent to the harvested varieties. The catalog footprint for Mike Mamo and Gure Kesso Kebele includes three total coffees across two different roasters, with an average Cherrybook Index score of 45.7 across their lots. Recent catalog examples feature offerings such as the Telila lot prepared for both filter and espresso by 19grams, as well as a washed heirloom lot roasted by Flower Child Coffee. The work of this producer is distinguished in the catalog by a consistent focus on washed local heirloom and 74112 varieties from the Jimma elevation band.