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Getachew Zeleke

Getachew Zeleke is an Ethiopian coffee producer who transitioned from a career as an accountant to coffee farming in 2009. He operates Tero Farm in the Shakisso region of Guji, where he has developed a vertically integrated operation known as Dimtu Coffee Industry that includes a washing station and a dry mill. His work is noted for its focus on washed and natural processing of Ethiopian landrace varieties and a structured outgrower program that provides training and financing to local farmers. His farm spans over 150 hectares and maintains meticulous records to ensure quality control from cherry selection through to export.

Farm: Tero Farm →
TagsGetachew ZelekeTero FarmEthiopiaEthiopian Landrace

History

Getachew began in coffee after working as an accountant. He sold an Addis Ababa investment property in 2008, acquired land in Shakisso, started planting coffee in 2009, and invested heavily in specialty production in 2016.

Published coffees linked to Getachew Zeleke

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Research sources & verification

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: 2026-10-04

  1. Source 1: seycoffee.com
  2. Source 2: thewaytocoffee.com
  3. Source 3: cherrybookcoffee.com
  4. Source 4: nektar.coffee
  5. Source 5: naturbohne.de
  6. Source 6: hex.coffee
  7. Source 7: showroomcoffee.com
  8. Source 8: shoebox.coffee

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