Cupping Notes: Custard Apple, Blueberry Jam, Baking Spice, Violet Florals
Origin: Ethiopia
Subregion: Shanta-Golba Shantawene
Region: Bensa, Sidama
Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom, 74158
Processing: Natural Fermentation (Drying Beds)
Altitude: 2100-2200 m.a.s.l
Cultivation practices in Sidama are similar to other coffee growing regions in Ethiopia. Especially in the areas of Guji and Yirgacheffe. However, Sidama farmers are really innovative and this is one reason why farmers from Sidama win Cup of Excellence. 74158 was fully developed by JARC in 1971 which stands for Jimma Agricultural Research Center. It is best known for yielding higher crops and showing great resistance to CBD and other plants diseases.
Ripe cherries arrive directly from farmers. Most often by mules and motorcycles in 85 kg bags. Sourcing directly from farmers enable us to have easy access to traceability but also to check if cherry was picked at optimal ripeness. Then cherry is dried on 25 meters long African-Drying Beds for 18-25 days depending on weather conditions.