Negele Gorbitu

Negele Gorbitu was founded in 1996 following the end of communist rule in Ethiopia and the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic with geographic divisions according to traditional ethnic divisions. With seed capital of 400 birr, 64 original members incorporated the Negele Gorbitu cooperative on the border of Oromia and Yirgacheffe regions.
Tasting Profile: Lemon, chamomile, bergamot and rose with a milky body and sweet, brown sugar finish.
Negele Gorbitu Cooperative
- FLO ID#: 897
Profile
- Total Bags Purchased: 3160
- Partner Since: 2016
- Founded: 1996
- Total Members: 600
- Total Hectares: 830.00
- Organic Members: 600
- Female Members: 53
- Avg Farm Size: 1.38 ha
- Organic Hectares: 830.00
- Full time staff: 7
- Harvest: Sept-Dec
- Elevation: 1800-2200 m
Varietals Grown:
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