Nectarine & Black Tea
Harvest: December 2023

Country: Ethiopia
Producer: Banko Gotiti
Region: Yirgacheffe
Process: Washed
Variety: Heirloom
Altitude: 1,950-2,100 masl

This coffee has been sourced from family owned farms which form the Banko Gotiti farmers cooperative in Yirgacheffe. This cooperative was established in 2012 as a separate entity from the larger Worka Cooperative, and currently has approximately 300 members. The farms are situated in the high altitudes surrounding the Banko Gotiti washing station, and are on average two hectares in size. The coffee production here is shade-grown and intercropped with agroforestry. Farmers grow indigenous trees and bananas alongside their coffee plants, making most of the production here Rainforest Alliance Certified. The current factory manager at the washing station is called Museyid Sermelo, who does a great job making sure the coffees are processed and dried to the highest standards. This particular lot has been processed using the washed method and has been dried on raised beds for 10-15 days.

We’ve tasted lots of beautiful coffees from Banko Gotiti over the years, but this is the first time purchasing from this cooperative ourselves. We selected this lot for its complex flavour, high sweetness and wonderful balance. You can also expect a brilliant coating, almost milky mouthfeel which really complements the fruity top notes in this coffee. 

Price we paid: €11.40/kg

FOB: €7.88/kg

Weight Purchased: 360kg  

Relationship: 1 year

Importer: Nordic Approach