Ethiopia Konga

Profile: Berries, Stonefruit, Rich Milk Chocolate
Area: Amederaro, Konga, Yirgacheffe, Gediyo
Farm:  Amederaro Konga Washing Station
Varietal: Arabica; JARC 7110, 74112, 74165
Process: Natural
Roast: Medium

This coffee comes from the Amederaro Konga washing station, just a few kilometers from the town of Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia. Grown at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level and near the Toracho River, the area is known for producing vibrant, fruity coffees.

Farming here is a family affair. Coffee trees are grown in small garden-like plots around people’s homes. It’s the main source of income for most families, often grown alongside other plants like avocado, papaya, and the Ethiopian banana (enset) to support daily life.

The washing station is paying more than the market price for a kilogram of red cherry, and those farmers that bring quality red cherry are paid a cash incentive, ensuring higher-than-average overall quality. Coffee is selectively hand-picked before being delivered to the mill collection points, usually within 5km of the producers’ homes. Great care is taken upon delivery to separate out any overripe, underripe or damaged beans before consolidating with other lots for the road to the wet mill.