Jabanto Kochere, Washed

Juicy peach, lime & rhubarb.

Founded in 2018 with just 29 smallholder farmers, the Jabanto group has grown to 87 members across Yirgacheffe and Kochere in Ethiopia's Gedeo zone. Dedicated to producing high-quality coffee, these farmers are experts in post-harvest processing, ensuring excellence in every lot. Until 2017, smallholder farms faced challenges accessing international markets due to Ethiopia's complex coffee trade policies. The formation of Jabanto, alongside G Broad Trading PLC, created a direct export pathway, allowing farmers to collaborate on logistics, milling, and quality control. This particular Jabanto lot comes from the Biloya community in Kochere, where ripe cherries are carefully hand-picked and meticulously processed. Using the traditional Agard pulping method, coffee undergoes a 48-hour wet fermentation with multiple water changes to enhance clarity and complexity. The beans are then soaked, shade-dried for consistency, and finally sun-dried on raised beds for 10 days, ensuring optimal moisture content. Jabanto's commitment to precision and sustainbility results in a bright, clean cup that reflects the terroir of Gedeo. More than just coffee, it's a testament to collaboration, resilience, and the pursuit of quality by Ethiopia's smallholder farmers. 

--- Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 22g Out: 44g Time: 30sec Temp: 94.5°C

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Downloadable Files

Coffee Card (A6)

Jabanto origin photo 1

Jabanto origin photo 2

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Jabanto Kochere, Washed is a washed-process Ethiopian coffee from the Kochere region in Gedeo zone, produced by Jabanto and roasted by Five Senses. The washed preparation tends to emphasize clarity and brightness in the cup, allowing the intrinsic character of the beans to come forward. Five Senses identifies peach, lime, and rhubarb in the profile—a combination suggesting both stone fruit sweetness and tart, bracing acidity typical of coffees from this Ethiopian origin. These bright, fruit-forward notes sit in the middle registers of the flavor wheel, offering a clean, vibrant cup. This coffee showcases what washed Ethiopian coffees can deliver when processing and sourcing align to highlight the bean's natural expression.