Ethiopia Guji Hambela Bishan Wate Washed
TASTING NOTES: : Cocoa | Honeysuckle | Yuzu | Jasmine | Cane Sugar
The Bishan Wate washing station sits at nearly 2,200 meters, overlooking the stunning Wate River. After harvest, local smallholders deliver their cherries to the station, where they are depulped within six to eight hours to prevent unwanted fermentation and preserve quality. The seeds then undergo submerged fermentation in tanks for 36 to 48 hours before being carefully washed in fresh water channels. The team monitors water clarity, listens for the soft traction sound of parchment moving, and checks by hand until all mucilage is removed. Clean parchment is dried on raised beds beneath parabolic shade nets for five to seven days, depending on the weather. Once the coffee reaches a stable moisture content of 11–12%, it is moved to a nearby warehouse for storage.
COFFEE INFORMATION
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Origin: |
Ethiopia |
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Variety: |
Ethiopia Heirloom |
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Process: |
Washed |
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Farmer: |
Multiple smallholders |
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Region: |
Wate Suke, Tirtira Goyo, Hambela, Guji |
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Sub Region: |
- |
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Processing Mill: |
Bishan Wate Washing Station |
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Drying Practices: |
African beds |
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Elevation (MASL): |
1900-2200 |
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Origin Cup Score: |
87.75 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach when sourcing our coffee, recognizing that the best coffee often comes from family-owned farms. Our commitment ensures that farmers are fairly compensated for producing the highest quality coffee. Our approach goes beyond coffee; it's about empowering farmers and their families to thrive.
- Farmer/Producer Relationship Length with BLCC: =2 years
- Farm Gate (price paid to farmer): $n/a (per lb) - TBD
- New York Arabica Coffee Price (I:NYACP): $3.78 (per lb) on August 2025
- Percent above C-Market: n/a%
Facts about Coffee Farms across the world
It's a fact that the world's coffee comes from families, not big corporations. Every bag of coffee that we deliver to you comes directly from these incredible coffee-producing families. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to sustainable practices truly make every sip of our coffee a unique experience. This is the ethos that drives us every single day.
