Ethiopia | Sidamo Bombe

Faysel Abdosh established Ayla washing station in 2018. He named the station after his niece. Faysel’s company, Testi Specialty Coffee, has several stations in Guji. Ayla is Testi’s first station in Sidamo. About 800 farmers contribute cherry to the station. They cultivate coffee at high altitudes of 1,950 to 2,000 meters above sea level on small plots about 0.5 hectares on average.

In addition to buying cherries, Testi Specialty Coffee also contributes to community wellbeing. In Sidamo, they have helped build schools for local children, supported a water project to make clean water accessible and have helped connect homes to the electricity grid.  

Farmers selectively handpick ripe, red cherry and deliver it to Ayla station. Since farms are small, most labor is done by the family. At the station, cherry is visually inspected and any damaged or underripe cherry is removed. Cherry is pulped and fermented in a fermentation tank for 36 to 48 hours. Following fermentation, parchment is washed in clean water and laid to dry on raised beds. Parchment is raked frequently to ensure even drying.

Elegant and complex profile of this coffee reminds us of a classic Geisha, so we enjoy it most prepared as a filter or a high ratio espresso shot. With this coffee - it's all about effervescent florals and pungent tangerine.

Region: Shantawene

Producer: Ayla washing station

Altitude: 1950-2000m

Variety: JARC 74110, JARC 74158

Process: washed

Taste notes: peach iced tea, tangerine, jasmine

WEIGHT: 250g 

Please note that 250g bags can be shipped in kava boxes as an additional option. All grind sizes are approximate and in relation to the equipment we use. Grind size or setting might differ from your equipment preferences. If not certain order beans as we can't accept returns for pre-ground coffees. Thank you for understanding.