Ethiopia Jimma
A New Region in Our Ethiopian Lineup
This release is a naturally processed lot from the Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Jimma has long been a significant coffee-producing region in Ethiopia, and we're so excited to have the opportunity to showcase a coffee from Jimma alongside coffee from Yirgacheffe and Guji this year.
Jimma is found in the southwest part of the country, where high elevations and fertile soils create the perfect environment for coffee production. This particular lot comes from an area near the Yeche Elfeta village and is comprised of local heirloom varieties of the region.
Leafy Coffee, Denver
We sourced this coffee through Leafy Coffee, a Denver-based importer and distributor of Ethiopian coffees. We had the pleasure of meeting the founder, Kidane Teklu, in 2024 and have been very impressed with the coffees he's been importing. Originally from Ethiopia, Kidane graduated from CU Boulder in 2001 and has since worked extensively as a coffee professional across all areas of the supply chain. Thanks to his experience and strong ties to the farming communities in Ethiopia, he's been able to offer us a high level of traceability and insight into the coffee's production.
Last year we worked with them to bring in the washed lot from the Gogogu Washing Station that we were super stoked with, and this year we're excited to be bringing that coffee back into the lineup, in addition to some new ones, including the Jimma! This coffee is a great example of the flavors of the region: in the cup we're finding a deep tea-like earthiness, the intensity of fresh cacao, and a sweet, berry acidity.
Ethiopia Jimma
A rich and balanced naturally processed coffee from the Jimma region of Ethiopia. Look for vibrant notes of cacao and berries, paired with the deep earthiness of rooibos tea.