Ethiopia Sidama Bombe G1 Washed Transparency Report
CUPPING NOTES:
Floral, Jasmine, Dates, Grapefruit, White Tea
DESCRIPTION:
The Ayla washing station is just south of Shantawane village with a river wrapping itself around the open grass where the drying beds are built. The river keeps temperatures cooler and brings more airflow across the drying beds. 725 growers deliver their coffee to the Ayla washing station.
The washed processed coffees are depulped within 8 hours after picking and the mucilage-covered parchment is submerged in water for a 36 to 48 hour fermentation,
depending on the conditions. After most of the mucilage is consumed, the coffee is fully washed in canals with running water until the water is completely transparent and all of the mucilage is completely removed from the parchment.
After fermenting and washing, this premium coffee is laid out on raised beds under a shade net for 5 to 7 days until the moisture content is between 11 and 12%. The coffee is then moved inside a nearby warehouse for final homogenization and resting until it is ready to be transported to the dry mill.
The Ayla washing station is owned by Testi Trading and operated by the Yonis family and their team. We have had the pleasure of buying coffees from Faysel Yonis since 2015 and the coffee never disappoints! Testi Trading makes significant investments in the communities that they operate in through their Project Direct initiatives. So far they have completed construction of multiple primary schools and even the first ever high school in the town of Hamasho, a small town in Sidama.
COFFEE INFORMATION
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Variety | 74110, 74158 Sub Variety of Heirloom |
| Process | Washed |
| Farmer / Producer | 725 Local Farmers |
| Region |
Shantawane, Bombe Kebele, Bensa Woreda, Sidama Zone |
| Washing Station Owner | The Yonis Family |
| Station | Ayla Washing Station |
| Drying Practices | Raised African Beds |
| Elevation (MASL) | 1950-2150 |
| Origin Cup Score | 87.5 |
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): $4.00 (per lb)
- Fairtrade Premium (source: fairtrade.net): $2.19 (per lb)
- Percent above Fairtrade Premium: 182%
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.
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