Butu Galcha was born and raised in Idedo, Yirgacheffe. She has dedicated her life to coffee farming. She began working alongside her father on his coffee farm early on, learning the intricacies of the trade. Over time, she inherited a small plot of land from her father that she continues to cultivate to this day.
In 2022, her dedication and expertise were recognized when she placed 16th in the Ethiopian Cup of Excellence competition.
Family plays an integral role in Butu’s coffee enterprise. Butu is not only a skilled coffee farmer but also a loving mother of six children. Her oldest son, Habtamu Wako, is a teacher and also a coffee producer himself. Habtamu assists his mother with farm management on her farm. This collaborative effort between mother and son strengthens their bond and contributes to the success of the farm. The family's dedication to coffee farming spans generations with a deep-rooted commitment to cultivating the finest coffee. Their collective expertise, shared values and intergenerational collaboration create a strong foundation for the success of their farm.
Butu and her family selectively handpick ripe, red cherry and process it on the farm. They lay selected cherry on raised beds to dry and rake cherry frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 14 days for cherry to dry.
