Region: Yirgacheffe, Edido Altitude: 2000m Producer: Ken Bon Process: Washed Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom Notes: Floral, citrus, caramel, cocoa, herbal tea, nuts This Grade 1 washed Ethiopian coffee from Idido (Edido), one of the regions that has helped make Yirgacheffe a benchmark for specialty coffee. Produced by smallholder farmers growing traditional heirloom varieties between 1,900 and 2,450 masl, this coffee is sourced. Through long-term partnerships with coffee-growing communities committed to growing coffees that preserve the regional identity of each producing area while maintaining the traceability and quality standards expected by specialty coffee roasters. In the cup, Yirgacheffe Edido G1 Washed presents floral aromas with notes of citrus fruit, caramel, cocoa, herbal tea, and roasted nuts. The washed process enhances clarity, allowing the coffee's vibrant acidity, refined sweetness, and clean finish to remain clear.
Geoff Polci, a certified Q Grader whose coffee journey spans two decades, founded Stereo Coffee Roasters in Toronto in June 2018. Polci first roasted coffee in 2004 at a restaurant in Costa Rica and went on to run a series of cafes and co own another roasting company before launching Stereo. The roastery focuses on sustainable, traceable coffees from single farm producers, with a particular commitment to sourcing from women and Indigenous communities. Polci brings a hands on approach to quality, and his Q Grader certification underpins the sourcing and roasting decisions across the lineup.
