This coffee is sourced from smallholder farmers in the Gedeb district of the Gedeo Zone in Ethiopia. Grown at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level, this coffee is processed using the washed method. It originates from a region known for its dense, semi-forested landscape and distinctive coffee production.
Metric Coffee emerged in 2013 from a partnership between Darko Arandjelovic, formerly of Caffe Streets, and Xavier Alexander, an Intelligentsia roaster since 2009. Operating from the West Fulton neighborhood of Chicago, Metric roasts on a meticulously restored 1961 Probat drum roaster, maintaining equipment that speaks to the roastery's appreciation for craft and precision. The company's recent expansion with Milli by Metric in a century old Avondale building reflects Metric's growth while staying true to its focus on quality, consistency, and ecological mindfulness in every roasted batch.
