Yabitu Tume, Ethiopia

About this coffee Yabitu Tume is a small village located in the highlands of Uraga, within the renowned coffee-growing zone of Guji in southern Ethiopia. The washing station works with around 1,400 smallholder farmers. Most cultivate coffee on plots averaging approximately two hectares, close to their homes and surrounded by native trees such as Enset, Albizia and Acacia. The farms sit between 1,900-2,300 masl. Cool temperatures and fertile clay soils allow the cherries to mature slowly, helping to develop sweetness, complexity and a particularly defined aromatic profile. After selective harvesting, ripe cherries are delivered to the station on the same day. The coffee is pulped and dry-fermented for 36–48h. The parchment is then soaked in clean water to enhance clarity and cup structure before being dried on raised African beds for 6–7 days. The station also repurposes coffee pulp as organic fertiliser and treats wastewater through systems located away from rivers, helping to protect the community’s water sources. In the cup Yabitu Tume opens with a clean and delicate floral character. Peach brings ripe, juicy sweetness, accompanied by tropical fruit that becomes more expressive as the coffee cools. Black tea sits beneath the fruit, adding structure, depth and a gentle dryness to the finish. An aromatic and well-defined cup, with clean acidity and a light texture. Expressive without becoming excessive.. revealing its different layers gradually. Why we selected it We were looking for a washed Ethiopian coffee that retained the elegance and clarity associated with the origin, while offering more than a purely floral profile. Yabitu Tume combines that delicacy with ripe fruit and a black-tea structure that keeps the entire cup in balance. It has the precision we expect from a great washed Guji, together with enough sweetness and depth to reveal something different in every sip.