In naturally processed coffees from Ethiopia, it’s very common to find notes of blueberries, milk chocolate, and dates. And this batch has all of that—and a little bit more. We’ve detected notes of candied fruit, pomegranate, and hops, accompanied by a creamy body and a juicy acidity, making this batch—which we carry every year—a very pleasant and complex coffee.
Washed ’s Ayla station is located in Shantawene, in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia. Faysel Abdosh founded the station in 2018 and named it after his niece. His company, Testi Specialty Coffee, operates several stations in Guji; Ayla is its first in Sidamo.
About 800 farmers deliver coffee cherries to the station. They grow coffee at altitudes between 1,950 and 2,000 meters above sea level, on small plots averaging approximately 0.5 hectares.
In addition to purchasing coffee cherries, Testi Specialty Coffee also contributes to the well-being of the community. In Sidamo, they have helped build schools for local children, supported a water project to provide access to drinking water, and helped connect homes to the electrical grid.
About 800 farmers deliver coffee cherries to the station. They grow coffee at altitudes between 1,950 and 2,000 meters above sea level, on small plots averaging approximately 0.5 hectares.
In addition to purchasing coffee cherries, Testi Specialty Coffee also contributes to the well-being of the community. In Sidamo, they have helped build schools for local children, supported a water project to provide access to drinking water, and helped connect homes to the electrical grid.
