Ethiopia

Description

Whoa! Right off the grind, the aroma of jasmine hits your nose. The bright acidity and tropical fruit notes reminiscent of star fruit as you work your way through the cup, with a backdrop of honey sweetness throughout. Such a pleasure to drink.

Details

Producer: Various Smallholders
Region: Banko Gotiti, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Variety: Heirloom Varieties
Grade: Grade 1
Process: Washed 
Elevation: 1,950 - 2,200 m
Harvest: September 2025

About the producers

The owners of the Banko Gotiti washing station source from around 320 farmers from the surrounding region, including Yirgacheffe and Gedeb. Farmers deliver their coffee whole cherry where it's graded by hand right before processing.

Where it comes from

Banko Gotiti is a small village and washing station in southern Ethiopia, situated near the borders of Yirgacheffe and Gedeb at elevations between 1,950 and 2,200 meters. This corner of Ethiopia carries serious weight. Yirgacheffe is widely regarded as the birthplace of arabica coffee, and the surrounding region has produced some of the most celebrated naturals and washed coffees in the world. Being in this proximity means access to generations of farming knowledge, ideal growing conditions, and the kind of terroir that produces coffees like this one.

Processing notes

Washed process, meaning the fruit is fully removed before the beans are dried, allowing the true character of the bean and the region to shine through in the cup.