Sourced from approximately 850 dedicated smallholder producers in the high-elevation region of West Arsi, Ethiopia, this Grade 1 washed lot is expertly processed at the Testi West Arsi Washing Station. The coffee is cultivated in a unique subtropical climate with a mixture of dark and red soils at impressive elevations of 1,900 to 2,050 meters above sea level. Comprised of native Ethiopian heirloom varieties, this coffee is grown on traditional small plots often described as "coffee gardens". During the harvest, cherries are delivered to the Refisa washing station where they are depulped, fermented for 24 to 48 hours, and fully washed. The beans are then carefully dried on raised beds for 12 to 15 days. This meticulous preparation yields a clean, elegant cup featuring a candy-like sweetness, vibrant lime, and strong, perfumey jasmine notes, finished with a bright, winey acidity.
