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Ethiopia Guji Hambela Bishan Wate Washed

TASTING NOTES:  White Peach | Lime Zest | Jasmine | Honeysuckle | Cane Sugar | Cocoa

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

Origin:

Ethiopia

Variety:

Ethiopia Heirloom

Process:

Washed 

Farmer:

Multiple smallholders

Region:

Wate Suke, Tirtira Goyo, Hambela, Guji

Sub Region:

-

Processing Mill:

Bishan Wate Washing Station

Drying Practices:

African beds

Elevation (MASL):

1900-2200

Origin Cup Score:

87.75

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