200g

Haile is the “Godfather” of Guji coffee and founder of Shakisso - a semi-forest farm. 

Semi forest refers to a cultivation method where crops grow within a partially natural forest environment with some human intervention. It allows the plants to thrive in a forest-like ecosystem, maintaining biodiversity while enabling agricultural production.

At the age of 10, Haile Gebre and his family flee their home near Yirgacheffe because feudal lords claim the land to produce coffee on a large scale. Although he is a son of a coffee smallholder, he feels betrayed by the bean. It took years for Haile to turn his childhood enemy into a dear friend. 

In 2001, Haile reconciled with coffee.  Together with his wife and seven daughters he returned to his coffee roots and made a home in the highlands of Guji. There, he inherited a piece of family land suitable to grow coffee. Haile started to dream big. He spread seedlings among locals and convinced them that this crop would change their lives.

Today Haile collects cherries from 320 neighbouring outgrowers

In the last fifteen years, Haile saw Guji transform from a cattle farming area to a coffee region. This is due to his pioneering spirit and the cooperation between Tesfaye Bekele (Suke Quto Farm).

The beans undergo meticulous processing, either washed or natural - enhancing their bright, fruity, and floral character. In the cup, Shakisso offers a silky body, vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes, and a sweet, lingering finish.

Certified Organic and Rainforest Alliance, Shakisso coffee reflects the sustainable practices of its producers. The dedication to quality and environmental stewardship ensures that each cup delivers exceptional taste while supporting the well-being of the local community and ecosystem.

This coffee is a testament to the harmony between tradition and innovation, offering a taste that is both rich in flavor and story,  a joyful, expressive flowery coffee. Perfect for both filter brews and espresso.