Heleanna Georgalis of Moplaco is known for her relentless commitment to quality. Her farming and processing practices are the gold standard. When we met Heleanna in 2013, during a panel on World Coffee Research's study and collection of Ethiopian Heirloom varieties, we were immediately drawn to her passion, and a friendship grew from there. Moplaco was founded in 1971 by Heleanna's father, Yannis Georgalis, a third-generation coffee professional who moved from Greece to Dire Dawa, Harrar, during WWII. Finding a new home in Ethiopia’s Orthodox community, Yiannis became the third generation in his family to work with coffee, embracing it with passion, talent, and dedication. After starting in coffee at age 12, Yiannis became a legendary player in Ethiopian coffee. When he passed away from a heart attack, he passed the Moplaco legacy on to Heleanna. She returned to Ethiopia to continue the legacy of coffee in her family, taking over the family land and continuing to grow and improve both the family business and Ethiopian coffee as a whole. Through years of hard work and meticulous focus, she produces some of the brightest, most complex coffees we’ve ever tasted, and we’re excited to be able to share them with you.
This is a smooth, balanced coffee — with moderate caffeine for a calm boost and well-rounded chlorogenic acids that keep the flavor clean and steady. It’s easy to enjoy, approachable, and consistently pleasant in any brew.
Weekly Roasted
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