Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Edido Washed - Olam

Subregion: Yirgacheffe

Wet Mill: Edido – managed by Abdulmejid Jibril

Process: Washed

Growing Altitude: 1800-2200masl

Flavor Notes: Lemon tea, strawberry, florals

This grade 1 washed coffee comes from the Edido washing station in the Yirgacheffe district of Ethiopia which is managed by Abdulmejid Jibril. There are 650 smallholder farmers that contribute to this station, bringing in their ripest cherries. All of these farms are located between 1,800-2,200 meters above sea level in the surrounding area. Washing stations like this give small scale coffee farmers the opportunity to sell their coffee to larger markets. Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee, and Yirgacheffe is known specifically for producing high quality coffee. With the combination of high altitude, fertile soil, consistent and plentiful rains, and the locals’ proficiency in coffee growing, it has ideal growing conditions. Coffee thrives in the rich environment that the forests in this area provide.