Ethiopia- Sidamo Washed

Description

Coffee Origin

Widely believed to be the origin of the Coffea arabica plant, Ethiopia remains a powerhouse in the coffee world to this day.

Ethiopia is the world’s seventh largest coffee producer, and the top producer on the African continent. Residents of the country account for half of its consumption, and the other half is exported to major markets like the EU, North America, and East Asia. Production methods remain mostly unchanged, with most cultivation and drying done by hand.

The government’s role in Ethiopia’s coffee production is unique, with an established Coffee and Tea Authority that acts as a part of the federal government. It sets regulations that fix prices washing stations must pay to buy beans from farmers, requires extended licensing in the domestic market, and maintains the previous regime’s decision to turn all washing stations into farmers cooperatives. It also regulates trademarks on regional names, including Harar, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Limu.

About the Farm

This lot comes to us from approximately 500 small specialty coffee farms located 1920 – 2020 meters above sea level in Bombe
Village, Ethiopia. These farmers deliver their ripe Ethiopian Heirloom, 74-110 and 74-112 varietal cherries to the Abore washing
station in nearby Bensa, Ethiopia.
Abore gets its name from a bridge and a fountain located next to the washing station that was originally dedicated to a local
chief in the area. Situated near the Bok Nora Waterfall, the Abore washing station is surrounded by vast and huge vegetation.
Abore washing station is well known by the locals in the region and popular for its long history. Originally built and founded in
1997, many employees have been working there since it was founded.