Ethiopia Uraga Yabitu Tume Washed

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🌱 Region and Terroir

In the heart of the high Uraga mountains in Ethiopia's Guji zone lies the village of Yabitu Tume, characterized by its garden farms. Small-scale farmers here cultivate coffee in small gardens around their homes, where coffee trees naturally intertwine with local vegetation—especially Enset, Albizia, and Acacia trees.

Excessive altitudes of 1,900–2,300 m above sea level, cold nights, and fertile clay soils slow down cherry ripening. This results in coffee with high sweetness, delicate florality, and the complexity typical of the best Ethiopian regions.

🏭 Yabitu Tume Processing Station

The Yabitu Tume Washing Station is one of the most reliable and highest-quality stations in the Uraga area. While Uraga is renowned for its growing number of stations, Yabitu Tume has long been among those that consistently produce some of the best coffees in the entire region year after year.

Basic characteristics of the station:

🧺 1. Cherry Reception

The station collaborates with a large number of small-scale farmers from surrounding villages. Growers deliver exclusively hand-picked, fully ripe cherries, preferably on the same day as harvesting. Secondary sorting is performed upon reception to ensure that only the best cherries enter the process.

⚙️ 2. Processing Technology

A disc depulper is used for depulping, ensuring gentle and careful removal of the skin. Fermentation takes 36–48 hours, under the supervision of experienced workers who monitor the fermentation process according to temperature, aroma, and parchment texture. This is followed by soaking in clean water, which contributes to the crystal clarity and precise structure of the resulting flavor profile.

🌞 3. Drying

The station has numerous raised African beds where coffee is dried for 6–7 days. Drying occurs slowly, with regular turning to prevent overheating or uneven drying. The local microclimate has a strong influence—a stable airflow and a balance between sun and cold allow for gradual and controlled drying.

🌿 4. Sustainability and Ecological Practices

The station goes far beyond the usual standard: Pulp from the cherries is composted and used as organic fertilizer for farmers in the vicinity. Wastewater from processing is directed to settling lagoons located at a safe distance from watercourses. This system minimizes environmental impact and protects local rivers from contamination. After drying, coffee is stored in clean, well-ventilated areas with full traceability—from cherry reception to final storage.

Flavor profile: Pomelo, grapefruit, lemongrass, floral aroma, black tea

Country of origin: Ethiopia

Region: Guji / Uraga

Farm: Yabitu Tume Washing Station

Farmer: 1400 smallholder families

Altitude: 1900-2300 m.a.s.l.

Variety: Heirloom

Processing: Washed

Cupping Score: 87+

Crop: 25/26