Ethiopia Banko Gotiti - Washed

Origin: Banko Gotiti, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Producer: Smallholder farmers (Fair Trade cooperative)
Altitude: 1900–2400 masl
Variety: Heirloom Ethiopian
Process: Washed
Certification: Fair Trade & Organic (at origin)

Tasting Notes

Dried apple · Cooked plum · Apple blossom · Caramel

About this Coffee

This washed Grade 1 coffee comes from Banko Gotiti, a small kebele in Ethiopia’s renowned Yirgacheffe region. The coffee is produced by smallholder farmers who grow heirloom Ethiopian varieties at high elevations and deliver ripe cherries to cooperative washing stations. Careful fermentation, washing, and slow drying on raised beds result in a clean and expressive cup that highlights Yirgacheffe’s hallmark clarity.
This washed Grade 1 coffee comes from Banko Gotiti, a small kebele in Ethiopia's renowned Yirgacheffe region. The coffee is produced by smallholder farmers who grow heirloom Ethiopian varieties at high elevations and deliver ripe cherries to cooperative washing stations. Most farms here have long practiced organic cultivation — it's less a formal program than simply how coffee has been grown in these highlands for generations. This lot carries Fair Trade & Organic certification at origin. Careful fermentation, washing, and slow drying on raised beds result in a clean and expressive cup that highlights Yirgacheffe's hallmark clarity.

Heirloom Ethiopian Varieties

Heirloom Ethiopian varieties are a diverse mix of native coffee plants, unique to Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Known for their vibrant flavours, they often feature floral, fruity, and tea-like notes, reflecting the country’s rich coffee heritage and natural biodiversity.

Why we love this coffee

We love this coffee for its quiet elegance. Soft orchard fruit, gentle florals, and a caramel-like sweetness come together with bright, refreshing acidity. It’s a refined and balanced washed Ethiopian that shines on filter, offering nuance and clarity without being loud.