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Ethiopian origin coffee type and its characteristics

Tepi and Bebeka

Low acidity but better body, there are commercially important which is used for special blend

Lekempti

Medium-to-bold bean and known for its fruity taste, has greenish- brownish in colour with good acidity and body. there are many roasters who put his flavour in their blends, but it can also sold as an original gourmet or special origin flavour

Djimmah

Altitude Heavy bodied cup with winy after taste Can be prepared as washed sun dried

Limmu

Spicy and winy flavour and attracts many rosters specially Europe and USA, has good acidity and body, Washed Limmu is one of premium coffee, medium sized bean and greenish bluish in colour mostly round in shape

Sidama

Medium-sized bean, greenish-greyish in colour. Due to balanced tests and good flavour called sweet coffee, has fine acidity and good body. It is always blended for gourmet or speciality coffee

Yirgacheffee

Internationally known and recognized as Yergachaffee Trade Brand Name. Highland grown coffee and Has intense flavour known as flora. Has fine acidity and rich body. Many rosters are attracted to its fine and flavour and are willing to pay a premium price for it.

Harar

Highland coffee and Medium sized beans with greenish-Yellow colour, Medium acidity and full body, and a distinctive mocha flavour. Internationally known and recognized as Harar Trade Brand Name and highest premium coffee in the world.