Kochere

The Kochere washing station is responsible for some of the most delicious washed coffees coming out of Ethiopia.

Located in the Gedeo Zone of the Yirgacheffe district, Kochere processes cherries from local smallholder farmers at altitudes of 1,800 - 1,900 masl. The Gedeo Zone's high altitude, fertile soil, combined with the traditional and longstanding coffee culture leads to bright, floral and intensely sweet profiles.

This micro-lot comes from 350 smallholder farmers who grow Kurume (locally known as Kumie), Dega, and Welisho varietals alongside Cordia and Acacia trees for shade. Ripe cherries are carefully selected through handpicking and floatation, depulped and fermented for about 36 hours. It is then thoroughly washed, removing mucilage, and still in its parchment, dried in the sun on raised beds for 12-15 days.

The resulting cup is elegant and citrus-forward with a delicate, honeyed finish.

Producer → 350 Smallholder Farmers
Washing Station → Kochere
Location → Gedeo, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Varieties → Welisho, Dega, Kurume
Altitude → 1,800 - 1,900 masl
Process → Washed