Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Idido natural
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€22.50
€22.50 - €112.50
per item
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe
Cooperative: Gedeo
Washing Station: Idido
Cultivars: Kurume, Dega, Wolisho
Altitude: 1900 - 2200 masl
Process: Natural (cherry delivery → sorting → raised bed sun drying)
Screen: 14+
Moisture: 10.9 %
Density: 0.733 g/ml
Cupping Score: 86.4
Cupping Notes: Pineapple, vanilla, pear, honey
TRACEABILITY
This lot was produced by smallholder families farming in the Idido community, located in Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, a region recognised for its high altitudes, fertile red-brown soil, and distinctive cup clarity. The farmers cultivate local landraces on small garden plots averaging less than one hectare.
Fresh cherries are delivered daily to the Idido Processing Station, part of the Testi Coffee network, where they undergo strict quality control before drying. Upon arrival, each batch is visually graded and floated to remove under-ripe or damaged cherries. The accepted cherries are registered with a batch code, linked to the farmer group, delivery date, and weight, forming the first step in the traceability record.
Drying takes place on raised African beds built with bamboo mesh to promote airflow. Cherries are spread in thin layers and turned frequently to ensure uniform drying. Each bed is labelled with its corresponding lot code, and staff maintain daily logs documenting weather conditions, drying progress, and moisture readings. Protective covers are used during midday sun or rainfall to maintain even drying and prevent contamination.
When the cherries reach optimal moisture levels (10–11%), they are transported to Testi’s central dry mill in Addis Ababa. Here, the coffee is hulled, cleaned, and sorted by density and screen size, while the original lot identity remains intact through coded tagging and digital tracking. Each lot is cupped and approved by Testi’s quality control team before export.
Fresh cherries are delivered daily to the Idido Processing Station, part of the Testi Coffee network, where they undergo strict quality control before drying. Upon arrival, each batch is visually graded and floated to remove under-ripe or damaged cherries. The accepted cherries are registered with a batch code, linked to the farmer group, delivery date, and weight, forming the first step in the traceability record.
Drying takes place on raised African beds built with bamboo mesh to promote airflow. Cherries are spread in thin layers and turned frequently to ensure uniform drying. Each bed is labelled with its corresponding lot code, and staff maintain daily logs documenting weather conditions, drying progress, and moisture readings. Protective covers are used during midday sun or rainfall to maintain even drying and prevent contamination.
When the cherries reach optimal moisture levels (10–11%), they are transported to Testi’s central dry mill in Addis Ababa. Here, the coffee is hulled, cleaned, and sorted by density and screen size, while the original lot identity remains intact through coded tagging and digital tracking. Each lot is cupped and approved by Testi’s quality control team before export.
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