Ethiopia, Dry Processed - Sulladjah Coffee Beans

Visiting Abana estate in November of 2022, our first day on the farm we walked a large portion of the property. Walking all the way up to Sulladjah and back down to the base of the farm. “Sulladjah” is the name that was given to the highest part of the farm around 2,200 meters. It is about an hour hike up to the top of the mountain from the main base of the farm. On this relatively steep hike we had to avoid stepping into ant colonies that were swarming around the thick clay path. This was difficult because all you wanted to do was look around at the vast forest and hilltop views. We even saw the occasional monkey swinging from trees. Once we made it to the top we entered Sulladjah where we met a community of people that live and work that area of the farm. It is an extraordinary place with dense forest and a natural fresh water spring that emerges straight out of the mountain side creating a small waterfall. They have created an irrigation system from this water source that stretches down the mountain. This area consisted of steep hillsides and large shade trees.

The Sullajdah lots were processed immaculately with traditional Ethiopian washed and natural methods. They boast very clean, complex, and sweet flavors indicative of Ethiopian coffee. Florals are always apparent with beautiful brightness and structured acidity common in our coffees.