Ethiopia is the cradle of coffee as everyone knows. Thus, the botanical species of the Djimmah is Coffea Arabica. In fact, most of the coffees produced and exported from this origin come from this variety which is the basis of all Arabica varieties used in the world. The natural Djimmah read more
The Kota Washing Station, situated in the Kota sub-region of Limu, Ethiopia, is deeply rooted in the rich history and legacy of Ethiopian coffee, often hailed as the birthplace of Arabica coffee. The Limu region, particularly Kota, has been cultivating coffee for centuries, with smallholder farmers relying on traditional farming read more
Ethiopia is regarded by many as the birthplace of coffee. It has been cultivated there since the 1500s, in much the same way it is grown today. Most coffee grows wild in the shade of other trees and is referred to as forest grown coffee. Other coffees grow in gardens read more
YCFCU is an umbrella organization comprising 28 primary cooperatives, representing thousands of smallholder coffee farmers. The cooperative Koke is in a network of cooperatives in the Yirgacheffe region belonging to the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU). Its smallholder members distinguish themselves with their impeccable attention to detail in processing. read more
Climate: The Kochere area benefits from a favorable climate with ample rainfall and mild temperatures, creating ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. The fertile, volcanic soils of the region further contribute to the unique flavor profile of Kochere coffee. Grading: Ethiopian coffees are graded based on their quality, with Grade 1 read more
An Ethiopian legend tells of a young shepherd named Kaldi and his herd of goats, and how one day they unexpectedly came across a dozen little trees with many red cherries. They were not ordinary cherries, for when his herd ate these cherries they became exceptionally awake and lively. Even read more
An Ethiopian legend tells of a young shepherd named Kaldi and his herd of goats, and how one day they unexpectedly came across a dozen little trees with many red cherries. They were not ordinary cherries, for when his herd ate these cherries they became exceptionally awake and lively. Even read more
Many people believe that Ethiopia is the birth place of the Arabica-coffee-tree. The tree grows best at heights of 1,200-1,800 meters. The main crop is from October to December. Only 2% of the crops are owned by the government. Almost half of the population works for some sort of coffee read more
Many people believe that Ethiopia is the birth place of the Arabica-coffee-tree. The tree grows best at heights of 1,200-1,800 meters. The main crop is from October to December. Only 2% of the crops are owned by the government. Almost half of the population works for some sort of coffee read more
Many people believe that Ethiopia is the birth place of the Arabica-coffee-tree. The tree grows best at heights of 1,200-1,800 meters. The main crop is from October to December. Only 2% of the crops are owned by the government. Almost half of the population works for some sort of coffee read more
