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 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.
