The Testi Ayla Washing Station was founded in 2010, and serves around 375 smallholder farmers in and around the village of Bombe. Most of the farmers cultivate an average of 2.5 hectares of coffee in a growing season. The Sidama region in general is known for producing the most coffee at the highest grades in Ethiopia, which is largely a result of the geography. The high elevation, relatively cool temperatures, rich volcanic soil and ample rainfall provide optimal growing conditions, causing the coffee to ripen at a slower rate than anywhere else in Ethiopia.

What We Taste: Floral and tea-like flavors dominate, with notes of baking spices and jasmine.

• Body: Light

• Acidity: Mild

• Process: Natural

12 ounce/ 340 grams

GEOGRAPHY:

Region Sidama

Altitude 2000 MASL

PRODUCER:

Smallholder farms, via the Testi Ayla Washing Station in the village of Bombe

VARIETY:

Mikicho, Setami, heirloom varieties

PROCESSING:

Natural

HARVEST TIME:

November - January