Landrace
Washed
Wessi Tima

Tastes Like: Honeysuckle, Citrus, Nectarine

Origin: Shakiso, Guji, Oromia, Ethiopia

Variety: Gibirinna 74110 & Serto 74112

Producer: Wessi Washing Station

Elevation: 2000-2180 masl

Process:  Washed

Farm and Producer

This lot brings together coffee from growers around Tima in Guji, processed at the Wessi washing station, also spelled Weessi. The station is part of Ture Waji's Sookoo Coffee operation, which produces both natural and washed coffees from smallholder communities in the area.

Variety

74110 is a compact Ethiopian Arabica selection developed through the Jimma Agricultural Research Center’s work on coffee berry disease resistance and productivity. It originated from Metu-Bishari material and was released in 1979. Growing conditions and processing remain important to its cup expression.

74112 is a compact Ethiopian Arabica selection developed through the Jimma Agricultural Research Center’s work on coffee berry disease resistance and productivity. It originated from Metu-Bishari material and was released in 1979. Growing conditions and processing remain important to its cup expression.

Processing

In washed processing, the fruit pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the coffee is dried. This approach often emphasizes a defined structure and separation of flavors, while fermentation and drying choices still influence the result.