Region: Hada Bekele, Idido, Yirgacheffe
Variety: Mixed Heirloom
Process: Anaerobic natural
Altitude: 2050m
Notes: Orange marmelade, blueberry, cacao nibs.

The producer group known as "Idido, Yirgacheffe" operates under the "Ama Project," the project was established in 2023 with the primary objective of supporting women farmers and fostering women's empowerment within their respective communities. The history of this group is rooted in its commitment to uplifting the roles and contributions of women in agricultural endeavors. Situated in Idido, Yirgacheffe, this group serves as a pivotal consolidation point for its members' produce.

Ama provides extensive support to its members, including the implementation of the "Ama Commitment Income Diversification Scheme." This initiative aims to enhance the financial well-being of members by offering training, financial assistance, and necessary equipment. These efforts collectively work towards improving the livelihoods of women farmers and promoting gender equity in the agricultural landscape.

Amarech Ararso, is the producer of this lot her name means "she became beautiful." Her farm and processing station is located in Hada and plays an essential role in the cooperative's activities. Amarech Ararso sources cherries from local farmers and processes them in-house. The farm spans 2 hectares and stands at an elevation of 2050 meters, fostering favourable conditions for cultivating high-quality coffee beans.

Throughout the harvest season Amarech employs 40 seasonal workers in addition to its 5 permanent employees. The farm's cultivation practices involve cultivating coffee under the shade of false banana trees, embracing organic methods. Despite the absence of formal certification, the coffee is meticulously handpicked during the harvest by skilled seasonal workers.

Following harvesting, the coffee cherries undergo a specific processing regimen. The cherries are fermented in plastic barrels for seven days and then subjected to a drying period of 15-20 days. Post-drying, the coffee is stored within an on-site warehouse before being transported to the Addis Ababa processing facility.

Amarech's personal journey reflects the resilience and strength of women in rural Ethiopia. Married at the age of 14, she has overcome challenges and emerged as a successful entrepreneur with a family of ten children and six grandchildren so far.