Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe Idido - Washed Heirloom Landraces

Origin: Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe

Farm: Idido washing station

Process: Washed

Variety: Heirloom lanraces

Elevation: 2100m

Cup Score: 87+

Taste notes: Pineapple, bergamot, rose water, clean and complex

Extra information:

The Idido washing station, nestled at elevations ranging from 1,960 to 2,090 meters above sea level in Yirgacheffe, receives cherries grown in the surrounding area. The distinct wet and dry seasons create ideal conditions for coffee processing. Farmers painstakingly handpick the cherries and deliver them to the washing station, where a meticulous hand-sorting process removes under-ripe or damaged cherries. The cherries are then pulped using the station's disc pulper and fermented for 72 hours. After fermentation, the parchment is washed in clean water and transferred to raised drying beds. The beans are evenly distributed on these beds, ensuring consistent turning and coverage to achieve uniform drying. The coffee remains here for 12 to 15 days, reaching the optimal moisture content before undergoing hulling and preparation for export.