Of all the Coffee producing Countries, Ethiopia is perhaps the most compelling. Its fascination stems not only from the unusual, astonishing Coffees it produces, but from the mystery that shrouds so much of it. The explosively floral and fruity coffees from Ethiopia have opened many a Coffee professional’s eyes to the diversity of flavor that Coffee can have.
Source: “The World Atlas of Coffee” Second Edition, Author James Hoffmann.
Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 130’000’000
Annual Production: 8.35 million 60kg Bags
Land under Coffee: 1’200’000 Hectares
Harvest: October – April
Coffee Varieties: Heirloom Varieties
Tasting Profile: Citrus – Fruity – Floral
Growing Altitude: Strictly High Grown
(1400 m – 2200 m / 4600 ft – 7200 ft)
Processing Method: Dry (Natural) / Wet (Washed)