Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Hafursa Washed

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Hafursa Washedd

Roast Level: Medium Roast
Best For: Espresso
Region: Hafursa Waro
Altitude: 1,900 – 2,000 masl
Plant Varietal: Heirloom
Tasting Notes: Floral, Orange, Earl Grey

Just a few kilometers to the west of Yirgacheffe town, Hafursa Waro is no longer an unknown point on the Ethiopian map. In fact, coffee farmers from this area garnered the attention of the world in 2006 when Ethiopia fought for the rights to license and distribute its fine coffees.

Although the farmers in and around Hafursa Waro washing station are already well-versed in how to get the best quality coffee from their trees, Ato Kumulachew takes several measures to ensure they have a reason to do even better. He trains them to bring their best coffee to this washing station.

“Based on fair trade standards, we pay a premium for high-quality coffee cherries. After sales, we make a second payment to the farmers based on the weight of the coffee we initially bought from them. As a result, farmers are happy to bring us their best red cherries.”

Moreover, the Hafursa Waro washing station also provides farmers with organic compost and participates in community projects, such as the local school. Because of these initiatives, the mill enjoys a close and friendly relationship with many smallholders of the area.