Origin: Ethiopia

Farm/Region: Hambela

Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Dark Chocolate & Lavender 

Producer: The Hambela Wamena Washing Station

Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom

Processing: Natural

Altitude: 1970-2241 MASL

Roast Profile: Espresso

Recommended Recipe: 20g in/44g out

Total Extraction time: 27-30 seconds

About The Coffee:The Hambela Wamena Washing Station was founded in 2018 by the founder of Tega & Tula farms. Its location at the top of the highest mountain peak of Guji Hambela makes it a central point to serve surrounding towns and it currently serves around 3,900 producers.

There are a number of social programs supported by this washing station including the building of roads, schools, and technical equipment and support for producers as well as medical health expenses and support for women's health care.

Coffees in Ethiopia are typically grown on very small plots of land by farmers who also grow other crops. The majority of smallholders will deliver their coffee in cherry to a nearby washing station or central processing unit, where their coffee will be sorted, weighed, and paid for or given a receipt. Coffee is then processed, usually washed or natural, by the washing station and dried on raised beds.