Ethiopia, Yukro

About This Coffee

Our first Ethiopian washed coffee of the season is from Mike Mammo and the Telila CWS team. Unlike other washing stations in Ethiopia, Mike focuses on daily lot separations and stores his parchment in Ecotact bags. These meticulous steps ensure the highest quality, which is evident in the exceptional cup quality of these Jimma lots. Additionally, for every pound of coffee purchased, our import partner Osito commit a $0.10 donation to Kacho Tulla Primary School in Kecho Anderacha village. This commitment not only supports education but also strengthens the relationship with the local community, reflecting a dedication to both quality coffee and social responsibility. In the 1970s, the Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) developed heirloom coffee varieties Gibirinna 74110 and Serto 74112 to resist coffee berry disease. The “74” prefix denotes their selection year, 1974. Variety 74110 was derived from a mother tree in Bishari village, Metu Province, Oromia. These trees are short, compact, with small leaves, cherries and beans. Similarly, variety 74112, originating from the Metu-Bishari forest, was released in 1979 due to its high yield and disease resistance. Both varieties thrive in the local climate, with excellent cup quality.