ETHIOPIA, Hambella, West Guji, Oromia

Producer: Faysel Abdosh. 

Growing altitude: 1900-2200m above sea level.

Botanical variety: Ethiopian Heirloom.

Process: Natural Anaerobic.

Tasting notes: Honey, plum, blueberry, jasmine, bergamot flavours.

Roast date: 18 August, 2026

Nestled in the highlands of West Guji, Ethiopia, the Hambella region has earned a reputation for producing some of the country’s most expressive and sought-after coffees. Rich volcanic soils, elevations reaching over 2,000 metres, and a cool climate create ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation, resulting in exceptional sweetness and complexity.

This coffee is produced by Testi Coffee Company, one of Ethiopia’s leading specialty coffee exporters, renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term relationships with farming communities. Cherries are carefully hand-picked at peak ripeness before undergoing an anaerobic natural fermentation, where they are fermented in sealed tanks with limited oxygen. This controlled process enhances fruit intensity and aromatic complexity while preserving the distinct character of the origin.

Following fermentation, the cherries are slowly dried on raised African beds under carefully monitored conditions until they reach the ideal moisture content. The result is a vibrant and layered cup that showcases both the remarkable terroir of West Guji and Testi Coffee’s meticulous approach to processing.

This lot has also been classified as Ethiopian Grade 1, the country’s highest green coffee quality designation. Achieving Grade 1 requires exceptionally careful processing and sorting to minimise physical defects while delivering outstanding cup quality. Every stage, from cherry selection and drying to milling and hand-sorting is meticulously managed to ensure only the finest beans are exported. While a Grade 1 classification does not define flavour on its own, it reflects the highest standards of preparation and consistency, providing a strong foundation for an exceptional cup.

Expect a coffee bursting with ripe berry sweetness, tropical fruit notes, and floral jasmine and lavender aromatics, balanced by a silky body and a lingering, wine-like finish. It is an expressive example of modern Ethiopian coffee processing while remaining unmistakably rooted in the unique landscape of Hambella.

“Every harvest is an opportunity to reveal what our farmers and our land are capable of. Our role is simply to preserve that potential and allow the coffee to tell its own story.”

—  Faysel Abdosh, Testi Coffee Company