LIMU DJIMMAH

Ethiopia Limu is a coffee variety unknown to many, yet it comprises the largest coffee-growing area in Djimma. It is primarily cultivated using terms like "forest" and "semi-forest," indicating that the coffee trees are wild.

Due to the altitude and dense shade, the coffee grows slowly and at a steady pace; there is no cyclical production, but it is consistent year after year. The potential for quality is enormous, and it possesses unique attributes not found elsewhere.

THE CAR WASH STATION

Coffee processed without water at the Seid Kedir washing station. It is located in the town of Nora Korate, Dara district, in the Sidamo area. The cooperative was established in 1975 and comprises 1,845 small-scale producers. The coffee farm is situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level, covering an area of 1,730 hectares. The cooperative works exclusively with certified organic and Fairtrade coffees.

THE GRAINS

Origin: Oromia, Djimmah
Roast: Espresso
Washing station: Seid Kedir
Altitude: 1,700 meters above sea level
Variety: native
Benefit: natural
Tasting notes: Coffee with fruity notes on the palate and milk chocolate, it is round with a creamy body and medium acidity

THE EXPORTER

Moplaco buys this coffee in parchment form and transports it to its facilities where it is hulled, cleaned, and sorted. Heleanna Georgalis has been at the helm of the company since 2008. She is immersed in the third wave of coffee, personally overseeing the quality of the coffee they export. She continues her father's legacy and says she is passionate about this world, where she can experiment with the processes herself and enjoy seeing the results firsthand. It is important to highlight that the uniqueness of Ethiopian coffees lies in the fact that the coffee plants are not genetically modified.