Halo Hartume

A Bright Expression of Ethiopian Craft

From the highlands of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone comes a natural coffee that showcases the care, tradition, and precision of smallholder farming. This lot is the result of a collaborative effort between 765 dedicated farmers in the village of Halo Hartume and SNAP Specialty Coffee, who process the beans at their state-of-the-art wet mill.

Harvested during the later months of the season, this coffee benefits from a slower, more deliberate picking process—cherries are hand-selected for ripeness before arriving at the mill. There, the magic begins: the fruit is carefully removed using fresh water and traditional de-pulping methods. The beans are then fermented for up to 36 hours to develop clarity and brightness in the cup.

Finally, the coffee is sun-dried on raised beds, allowing the flavors to mature under the gentle Ethiopian sun. Grown between 1,900 and 2,200 meters above sea level in deep red-brown soil, this lot—made up of heirloom Dega and Wolisho varieties—offers a lively, complex profile that captures the essence of the region.

This is more than a cup—it’s a story of community, careful craftsmanship, and the bright potential of Ethiopian coffee at its best.