Ethiopia Guji Hambela

ETHIOPIA GUJI HAMBELA - 200gr

The washing station here at Hambela is managed by one of our favorite partners in terms of smallholder/outgrower programs. Smallholders must participate in a comprehensive registration and training, including mapping of each smallholder’s farm and training in agronomy and processing.

Through this program farmers benefit from higher prices paid for higher quality cherries, pre-harvest financing, and distribution of seedlings and coffee bags for transport. The fact that both the washed and naturals from this station consistently cup high is a testament to the quality management program put in place to excel across all areas of production and traceability.

Farmers selectively handpicked ripe cherry and deliver their harvests to Hambella station daily. At intake, a staff of 180 seasonal workers inspect and float cherry. For Natural lots like this one, accepted cherry is laid to dry on raised beds for 14-22 days. Workers rake drying cherries frequently to ensure even drying. Cherry is covered at the hottest part of the day and at night, to prevent condensation.