Ethiopia Dukamo Organic Coffee

Organic coffee from Ethiopia, Bensa region

The family-owned company, founded by two brothers, has been producing coffee on its own farms for 20 years.

Philosophy and taste profile

We are looking for good organic coffee all over the world and we keep its philosophy all the way from the sprout to the cup: a certified farm with clean land and our certified production with a clean line.

Taste profile: pure silky cup with floral notes and a bouquet of white tea, kumquat, lemongrass.

About organic coffee

You can learn more about the features of organic coffee production on this page. Organic coffee is grown on ecologically clean lands. The coffee growing process is harmonious with the ecosystem. The conservation of forests contributes to the conservation of populations of rare birds and insects.

Such a carefully selected terroir also affects the taste of coffee. Coffee plants grow in the shade of trees and in mountainous areas, so the cup will be dense, complex, with a long aftertaste.

About the farm

The Gatta Farm, owned by Assefa Dukamo, is located in the Sidamo coffee growing region of Ethiopia. Today, the second generation of the Ducamo family of coffee drinkers is developing improvements on their farm to ensure the quality of their coffee.

Coffee grows in the shade of trees on the farm, at an altitude of 1,910 to 2,100 meters above sea level. The total area is 10 hectares, all hectares are devoted to the cultivation of coffee by the Ducamo family.

About the country of growth

In terms of growing conditions, Ethiopian coffee can be divided into three groups: forest, garden and plantation. The forest category includes trees growing in forests in natural shade, mainly in the south-west of the country. Garden is the most common type of coffee cultivation, giving the main volume of production. The trees grow next to the farmer's house. There are fewer shade trees, and farmers artificially limit shade by pruning. Fertilizers are used quite often. The Plantation category is relatively rare: coffee grows on large farms where basic farming methods are used: pruning, fertilizers, mulching, breeding. Therefore, Single Estate coffee from Ethiopia, that is, coffee from one farm, is relatively rare. 

There are quite a few varieties of Arabica growing in Ethiopia, which are usually labeled as local varieties or Ethiopian heritage. As for the climate and landscape, there are mountains in the western part of the country, respectively, the climate is milder, the east is a plateau and more arid. Ethiopian coffee regions are Irgachiff, Sidamo, Limu, Jimma, Lekempti, Harrar. 

The Sidamo region is also a trademark officially registered by the Ethiopian Government in 2004 in order to promote coffee from the region. Coffee grows at an altitude of 1400 – 2200 meters above sea level. The harvest is harvested from October to January.

Video about the country where coffee grows - Ethiopia

Packing, grinding and storage of coffee

Packing options: 250 grams, 1 kilogram and in drip bags. We can grind coffee for any brewing method, just check the Grind checkbox and select the grind size for your brewing method.

Thanks to packing in a nitrogen environment, coffee retains its bouquet unchanged for up to 6 months in a closed pack. After opening, store the coffee beans in a dry place without direct sunlight and grind immediately before cooking. It is best in our zip-fastener pack or in a jar with a vacuum function. Remember: oxygen is the main enemy of coffee, especially if it is ground in advance. If you are going away for a long time, coffee can be frozen once in the freezer.