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Ethiopia · Sidamo
Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Natural
Bekele Belaycho
Verve Coffee Roasters
Hora Ganet
Heirloom· Natural
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Bekele Belaycho
Bekele Belaycho is a coffee producer in Bensa, Sidama. At Hora Ganet, he grows and processes high-elevation coffees with help from his family and works closely with neighboring smallholders. Verve's current espresso lot is JARC 74158 grown at 2,200 meters. Archived Verve reporting says his son Beleteno helps manage operations and that Bekele has purchased cherry from more than 100 nearby growers.
Farm: Hora Ganet →History
A longtime farmer, Bekele spent six years serving as a cooperative treasurer before transitioning to his independent operation. He previously sold coffee to local suppliers until he obtained his own export license in 2021 to facilitate direct trade with international markets.
Published coffees linked to Bekele Belaycho
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🇪🇹Ethiopia
Ethiopia · Sidamo
Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso
Bekele Belaycho
Verve Coffee Roasters
Hora Ganet
JARC 74158· Natural
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These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.
Research last reviewed: 2026-10-02