Floral Pop, Omni - Ethiopia

Produced by Nafkot Admasu, this distinctive coffee comes from Gedicho, in the Idido area of Ethiopia's renowned Yirgacheffe region. A former primary school teacher, Nafkot took over her family's coffee farm and has since dedicated herself to developing its production, combining traditional farming practices with a strong commitment to quality.

Situated at elevations between 2,150 and 2,170 masl , her farm benefits from the favourable growing conditions of Ethiopia's highlands. The coffee trees grow beneath the shade of enset trees, which form an important part of the traditional agricultural landscape.

Nafkot also operates her own processing facilities, allowing her to oversee the coffee from harvesting through to drying. Ripe cherries are selectively handpicked, carefully sorted and floated before being spread across raised drying beds. They are slowly sun-dried for approximately 12–15 days, allowing the fruit to develop naturally around the beans before the coffee is prepared for export.

Since 2022, Nafkot has worked with Ephtah Specialty Coffee, whose support extends beyond coffee purchasing. Through its Ama Commitment Project, Ephtah provides female producers with access to pre-financing, technical training and investment in farm infrastructure. Improvements such as specialised drying beds help strengthen processing consistency and quality, while wider community initiatives support additional income opportunities and local livelihoods.

For Nafkot, coffee production represents both a family legacy and an opportunity to build a more sustainable future for herself and her community. Her work demonstrates how investment in individual producers, alongside traditional knowledge and careful processing, can contribute to the continued development of Ethiopian specialty coffee.

• Region: Gedicho, Yirgacheffe
• Country: Ethiopia
• Elevation: 2,150 - 2,170 masl
• Variety: Heirloom
• Process: Natural