Ethiopia Hambela Dame Dabaye

FARM/CO-OP: Dame Dabaye Washing Station REGION: Hambela Wamena District, Guji Zone ORIGIN: Ethiopia VARIETY: Heirloom PROCESSING METHOD: Washed ELEVATION: 1,800m TASTE: Honeysuckle | Lemon Zest | Black Tea

ROAST: Light

Our first Ethiopian release of the year comes from the Hambela Wamena District in the Guji Zone. This washed coffee is made up of heirloom varietals that showcases the distinct and bright Guji profile. As is typical in Ethiopia, this coffee is produced by smallholder farms, many of which grow their coffee on just a few hectares. These producers entrust their harvests to local washing stations, such as Dame Dabaye, to process and export their coffee. The Dame Dabaye Washing Station is owned by Sibu Trading, a group that has worked extensively with Guji farmers to establish washing stations across the region since their operations began over twenty years ago. Throughout this time, they’ve partnered with importers and roasters worldwide to share these incredible coffees. This year’s release presents bright notes of citrus and lemon zest, black tea, and delicate honeysuckle and jasmine florality.

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Sourced from the Hambela Wamena District in the Guji Zone, the Ethiopia Hambela Dame Dabaye is a testament to the distinct profile of the region. This lot is produced at the Dame Dabaye Washing Station and features Heirloom varietals grown at 1800 masl. By utilizing a washed process, the producers emphasize the inherent clarity and brightness of the bean, which Ozo Coffee highlights through notes of honeysuckle, lemon zest, and black tea.

Washed coffees from Ethiopia are frequently celebrated for their delicate, tea-like elegance and vibrant acidity. When evaluating such nuanced profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the subtle interplay between floral aromatics and citrus-forward brightness. This specific offering captures the classic characteristics associated with Guji-grown heirlooms, providing a clean and refined cup that showcases the meticulous preparation at the washing station level.