Africa & Arabia
Ethiopia
The birthplace of Arabica, where coffee still grows wild in the forests. Most is grown by smallholders and processed at washing stations, so lots are usually named by region and station. Washed coffees are famous for florals, citrus and tea; naturals for intense berries and tropical fruit.
Altitude
1,400–2,400 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Typical flavours
FloralCitrusBerryStone & orchard fruitTea & herbalTropical fruit
Regions
Yirgacheffe1,700–2,200 mIn the Gedeo zone; the classic for washed coffee with jasmine, lemon, bergamot and black tea.Sidama1,500–2,300 mA large, varied region with citrus, berries and florals; high areas such as Bensa and Bona Zuria are in the spotlight.27 winnersGuji1,800–2,400 mFormerly part of Sidamo; high and intense. Hambella, Shakiso and Uraga are well-known areas.West Arsi1,900–2,300 mAreas such as Nensebo have produced many high-scoring lots in recent years, similar in style to Sidama.Limu1,400–2,000 mA southwestern region known for washed coffee: balanced with winey and spicy notes.Jimma1,400–2,000 mA large southwestern region, traditionally natural-processed, and home of the JARC research centre.Harrar1,500–2,100 mDry eastern highlands with traditional naturals, known for blueberry, dried fruit and a “mocha” style.Bench Sheko (Bench Maji)1,700–2,100 mNear the Gori Gesha forest, home of the Gesha variety, with farms such as Gesha Village.Kaffa1,500–2,000 mA southwestern rainforest area, said to be the origin of the word “coffee”, with much wild forest coffee.
In stock at QLC
Award winners: Cup of Excellence Ethiopia 2024
Full results →| Rank | Farm / producer | Region | Variety | Process | Score | Auction ($/lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | BashaBasha Bekele Butusha | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 90.5 | US$445Angelino’s Coffee |
| 1B | BashaBasha Bekele Butusha | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 90.5 | US$350Orsir International Co. Ltd., SAZA COFFEE |
| 2A | MateMate Matiwos Lamisa | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 90.13 | US$90.10Sulalat Coffee Trading |
| 2B | MateMate Matiwos Lamisa | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 90.13 | US$89.10ORO ROASTERS (SAUDI ARABIA) |
| 3 | BuktoBukto Dure Bore | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 89.7 | US$33.40Black Knight SA. |
| 4 | BekeleBekele Yutute Gosoma | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 89.61 | US$29.00AL QAHWA AL ARABIAH |
| 5 | BekeleBekele Butusha Udumu | Sidama | 74158 | Natural | 89.41 | US$40.20MUSEO Co., Ltd / COFFEE HWA / AYANTU(아얀투) / liike coffee |
| 6 | MitikuMitiku Kawiso Nuna | Sidama | 74112 | Natural | 89.33 | US$40.10Sulalat Coffee Trading |
Award-winning farms
Bekele3 awards · best 89.61Basha2 awards · best 90.5Mate2 awards · best 90.13Bukto1 award · best 89.7Mitiku1 award · best 89.33Sintayehu1 award · best 89.02Samuel1 award · best 89Etenesh1 award · best 88.96Mustefa1 award · best 88.72Sebeto1 award · best 87.67Tesfaye1 award · best 87.65Ermias1 award · best 87.63Azalech1 award · best 87.61Belaineh1 award · best 87.57Tamru1 award · best 87.52Abriham1 award · best 87.5Tafo1 award · best 87.5Bayene1 award · best 87.48Leikun1 award · best 87.46Agana1 award · best 87.41Zewuditu1 award · best 87.26Legesse1 award · best 87.24Tamiru1 award · best 87.2Ejigu1 award · best 87.09
Past QLC coffees
Ethiopia Natural Guji Dasaya G1 Lot 25/04 Buku Furufa Single Village Lot.
BlueberryJasmineRose
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