The first arrival of the Ethiopian harvest is always exciting, especially from the esteemed Gore Dako station in Agaro. This washed offering is a shining example of the range of coffees from this region, with unique notes of yellow pear and complex Mānuka honey. Gore Dako is quickly becoming a staff favorite on our own pourover menu. Gore Dako opened for its first harvest season this past fall, 2019. It’s location is ideal: found in southern end of Agaro Gera in the same forests that members from Kolla Bolcha and Biftu Gudina farm their coffees, this area is also very close to the border of Goma, home to Duromina and Hunda Oli. We’ve found the coffees have an exceptionally fruited character along the lines of candied citrus and honey, and although this is our first year working with Gore Dako (and their first year operating), we anticipate many gorgeous harvests to come.