Specialty Estate January: Ethiopia YIRGACHEFFE HARUSUKE G1
Specialty Estate January: Ethiopia YIRGACHEFFE HARUSUKE G1
ROASTERS NOTES |Brown Sugar | Green Grape | Light Citrus | Dried Apricot | Medium Body
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone
Producer: Harusuke Washing Station, Owned by Abreham Mengiste
Variety: Ethiopian Landraces 74110, 74112 & 74165
Altitude: 1970 masl
Processing Method: Washed
Harvest Date: Unknown
Roast: Espresso Style + Filter Style
ROASTERS NOTES | Brown Sugar | Green Grape | Light Citrus | Dried Apricot | Medium Body
Nestled in the lush Gedeo Zone of southern Ethiopia, the village of Haru is home to the Harusuke Washing Station, a beacon of quality and sustainability since its establishment in 2017 by Abreham Mengiste. With the nourishing waters of the Goto River, 2820 smallholder farmers cultivate heirloom Ethiopian landrace varieties (74110, 74112, and 74165) in their backyard gardens. Naturally organic, the coffee thrives harmoniously with the environment, benefiting from organic fertilisers and natural pest control.
What makes this Yirgacheffe coffee exceptional is its small bean size—proof that great things truly come in small packages! Grown at 1970 metres above sea level, this coffee boasts elevated acidity and an intricate fruit profile, offering notes of green grape, citrus, and dried apricot, all balanced by a delightful brown sugar sweetness.
The meticulous processing begins with hand-picking only the ripest cherries, which are depulped within 8-12 hours. Fermentation follows for 48 to 72 hours in tanks before a thorough washing removes the mucilage. After an initial drying stage, the coffee is transferred to African drying beds for 8-10 days, where it is carefully hand-rotated to ensure even drying under the watchful eyes of quality supervisors. Once the coffee reaches an optimal moisture level, it is cleaned, hulled, polished, and sorted to meet the highest export standards.
This remarkable coffee has deep roots in Ethiopian coffee culture and has been recognised for its quality, with similar local coffees earning the 2018 African Fine Coffees Association Taste of Harvest award. Sourced through Primrose Coffee, a vertically integrated exporter and proud member of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance Ethiopian Chapter, this coffee embodies a legacy of craftsmanship, community, and pride.