Ethiopia Sidama Ayla Shantawene Washed
About this coffee:
A fully washed, Grade 1 coffee from the Ayla washing station, grown at 1,950–2,150m in Ethiopia's Sidama region, and scored 95 points at Coffee Review. Cherries are depulped within eight hours of picking, then undergo submerged fermentation for 36–48 hours before being washed in running-water canals until the water runs clear. The parchment is dried on raised beds under shade netting for 5–7 days to a target moisture of 11–12%, then rested and homogenized before transport to the dry mill. In the cup: chamomile, honeysuckle, yuzu, lime, watermelon, and cocoa, with elegant florals and vibrant fruit clarity.
Where it was grown:
The Ayla washing station sits just south of Shantawane village in Sidama, Ethiopia, where a river curves around open grasslands used for raised drying beds. This natural setting moderates temperatures and increases airflow, supporting slow, even drying. During harvest, 725 smallholder growers deliver ripe cherries to the station.
About the producer/farmer:
The Ayla washing station is owned by Testi Trading and operated by the Yonis family and their team. We've proudly sourced coffees from Faysel Yonis since 2015, consistently impressed by the quality and care behind each lot. Through Project Direct, Testi Trading reinvests directly in local communities — including building primary schools and the first high school in Hamasho, Sidama — strengthening education alongside coffee quality.
COFFEE INFORMATION
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Origin: |
Ethiopia |
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Variety: |
774110, 74158 (Heirloom Landrace Varieties) |
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Process: |
Washed |
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Washing Station: |
Ayla Washing Station |
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Farmer: |
725 smallholder farmers |
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Region |
Sidama Zone |
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Subregion |
Shantawane, Bombe Kebele, Bensa Woreda |
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Drying Practices: |
Raised African Beds |
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Elevation (MASL): |
1950 - 2150 |
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Grade: |
1 |
