Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Banko Gotiti Natural
TASTING NOTES: Blueberry | Strawberry | Cherry | Chocolate | Lemon Blossom
The Huke washing station receives cherries from more than 600 growers in the Gotiti kebele. For this premium natural coffee, cherries are hand-sorted on arrival, then floated in water to separate by density. After rinsing, they are dried on raised beds in 5 cm layers, turned 5–6 times daily for even sun exposure. Over 15–21 days, the cherries reach a stable moisture content of 11–12% before being moved to a warehouse for homogenization and storage prior to milling.
Owned by Testi Trading and operated by the Yonis family, the Huke station exemplifies both quality and community. We’ve partnered with Faysel Yonis since 2015, and his coffees never disappoint. Through Project Direct, Testi has built multiple primary schools and even the first high school in Hamasho, Sidama, creating lasting impact alongside exceptional coffee.
COFFEE INFORMATION
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Origin: |
Ethiopia |
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Variety: |
Ethiopia Heirloom |
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Process: |
Natural |
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Farmer: |
600 smallholder farmers |
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Region: |
Gotiti Kebele, Gedeb Woreda, Gedeo Zone, SNNP |
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Sub Region: |
- |
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Processing Mill: |
Huke Washing Station |
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Drying Practices: |
African beds |
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Elevation (MASL): |
1950-2150 |
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Origin Cup Score: |
87.63 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach, partnering with family-owned farms to ensure fair compensation and thriving communities. Coffee isn’t just a crop—it’s a livelihood. Since most of the world’s coffee comes from families, not corporations, every bag we share reflects their dedication, sustainable practices, and craft—making each sip unique and meaningful. We also push for full transparency on farm gate pricing—the price paid directly to farmers—to ensure they reap the rewards of high-quality production and sustainable agriculture.
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Farmer/Producer Relationship Length: |
2 Years |
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Farmgate Price (per lb paid to farmer): |
n/a |
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FOB Price (per lb paid to exporter/importer): |
$10.30 |
