This incredibly sweet and complex coffee comes from a very special washing station – Yaye, which is located near the village of Cherico in Sidama. Yaye is owned by our longtime supply partners Testi Specialty Coffee, and represents one of their best processing sites.
The family behind Testi built the washing station in 2021, choosing the site for its extremely high elevation, access to clean water, and proximity to small coffee farmers producing some of the very best coffee in the region.
Yaye produces some exquisite coffees which are a reflection of the unique terroir, and the care and attention taken by Testi to process their coffee. This particular lot was produced using coffee from 50 small producers, which was then natural processed. The natural method has been executed carefully, so that in the cup this coffee delivers amplified sweetness and fruit characteristics, while conveying a strong sense of place.
