Ethiopia Banko Taratu Washed

Highlights

“Coffee is deeply embedded in Ethiopian social and religious life, where it serves both as a primary income for families and as a means for connection in the community. Harvesting in Banko Taratu is a strongly traditional practice whereby farmers, family and community come together. The village is located in the Gedeb region, with production at elevations between 1900 and 2300 masl. The processing facilities source cherries from more than 500 smallholder farmers and process them at EDN Gedeb with high standards of quality and consistency. Farmers receive premium pricing and have access to ethical and sustainable production techniques. Ripe cherries are hand-picked and sorted before depulping, then undergo controlled fermentation in tanks for 18 to 72 hours. After washing, the coffee is fermented again as parchment in clean tanks for 6 to 24 hours to refine clarity. The coffee is then washed and slow-dried until optimal moisture content is reached. Sourced through importing partner Falcon Coffees.”