Washing Station: Mirado Coffee Processing Station
Owner: Daye Bensa
Varietal: Heirloom
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level
Town: Mirado
Region: Sidama
Tasting Notes - Caramel, Cherry, Apricot
The Mirado station processes coffee from 300 smallholder producers in the region with an average farm size less than 1 hectare. Additionally, this region is prized with fertile soils, high altitudes, and an ideal climate for high quality coffee.Our merchant works with the local communities to tackle a number of objectives, including food security and health for vulnerable populations, climate change mitigation and promoting more women in the industry.
Why the 'Ethiopian Wolf'?
The Ethiopian wolf is a canine native to the Ethiopian Highlands. In southeastern Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian wolf is listed as endangered by the IUCN, on account of its small numbers and fragmented range. Threats include increasing pressure from expanding human populations, resulting in habitat degradation through overgrazing, and disease transference and interbreeding from free-ranging dogs. Its conservation is headed by Oxford University's Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, which seeks to protect the wolves through vaccination and community outreach programs.
