This is a farm-grown and organic coffee from Guji in Ethiopia. Located in the heart of the coffee's homeland, Tade offers the characteristically fresh and floral flavors that characterize the area and is perfect for summer - either as a hot or cold coffee. Read more about our close collaboration with Tade and what makes it so good.
Long-term quality and collaboration
Solberg & Hansen has been working with Tade in Ethiopia since 2009. Because the farm is privately owned, it has been possible to create close and good relationships with Tade. This has given us a unique opportunity to follow everything from picking to processing in one of Ethiopia's best coffee districts, Guji. Through Tade, we can offer a coffee that combines the flavors and character of the area with the high quality that comes with conscious and careful production.
Here is our buyer with the owner of Tade, Tesfaye Bekele Degaga
Coffee production in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, most coffee farms are very small, often run by families in their own gardens. These simple farms are often affiliated with a large cooperative that processes and sells the coffee. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to keep track of which bean varieties are delivered through the cooperatives. However, it is certain that they are all variations of Arabica, which is considered the best tasting coffee. The fact that Tade is exempt from the Ethiopian Commodities Exchange means that the coffee we buy from Tade is traceable all the way back to cultivation.
Natural cultivation and processing
Tesfaye has an above-average concern for the environment, and not least how nature affects the beans he grows. That's why he preserves the original tree varieties and soils associated with his coffee plants. Tade is certified organic and uses only natural compost. Leaves that have fallen from the coffee and shade trees are left on the ground during the dry season to retain moisture in the soil and removed before the rainy season to ensure good irrigation of the soil and avoid rot.
Tade consists of Kurume and Wolicho beans, two variations of typica. Ripe coffee berries are hand-picked on the Suke Quto farm. It is then processed at the Tade washing station, where it is first wet-processed and then dried on African drying beds. Eventually, the coffee beans end up in our Roastery at Ryen, where we roast and prepare the coffee for you.
Tade lemonade - a refreshing summer drink
TADE LIMONADE
The recipe is enough for two glasses
2.5 dl black iced coffee made with Tade, Ethiopia
Lemonade (preferably sparkling)
ice cubes
Garnish (optional)
Make black iced coffee using a hand brew or funnel - see how to make it here.
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Fill up 60% of the glass with lemonade, then pour iced coffee into the glass.
Tip: Feel free to use lemon and rosemary as a garnish.
A delicate and refreshing coffee with a floral aroma of jasmine and lemon balm. Flavors of bergamot, sweet citrus and honey.
Buy Tade, Ethiopia here!