Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm covers an area of 500 hectares with about 300 hectares planted to coffee and has been owned and operated by Ismael Hassen Aredo and his family since 2012. Located 510 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, the land straddles the border of two villages —Taro and Sewana — located in the Oromia region, in the Guji zone of Shakiso district, Ethiopia.
Ismael oversees 25 permanent full-time employees and 300 seasonal employees. As part of community development, the farm offers many non-work benefits and financial support for the construction of schools and administrative buildings.
Kayon Mountain Farm uses shade (acacia and other native trees) to protect the coffee as well as create compost for natural fertilization. Ismael takes care not only of the structure and management of the farm itself, but also of the harvesting and processing of the coffee beans.
Guji is a beautifully forested area in southern Ethiopia. Prior to the early 21st century, the region was considered part of Sidamo, but has since become its own region. The people of Guji grow coffee cherries at very high altitudes in rich red soil, which sets this coffee's profile apart from neighboring regions. These small growers deliver their coffee to the washing stations, where they are sorted and processed together. Coffee beans carry the taste of fruit, deep chocolate and light flowers.
This coffee is lightly roasted and is great for alternative coffee preparation, but also for espresso. We also roast El Salvador Finca Los Angeles coffee darkly . It is most suitable for espresso and espresso drinks with milk.
Country of origin: Ethiopia
Region: Shakiso, Guji
Variety: Ethiopian heirloom
Processing: washed
Altitude: 1900 - 2200 masl
Flavor profile: Dark chocolate and fresh floral flavors with a fine balanced acidity and smooth mouthfeel