Gara Agena Espresso

This new release comes to us from the Gara Agena Washing Station in Sidama, Ethiopia — one of the region’s “Special Prep” lots, produced in very limited quantities. 

Cherries are carefully handpicked from a limited number of smallholder farms. 90% of the cherries are perfectly picked, the right red colour. 5% semi red and 5% overripe. They are then soaked, depulped, and fermented for 36 hours before being dried on raised beds for 21 days.

Located near the Geta River in the fertile highlands of Sidama, the station’s precise processing enhances the clarity for the coffee, sweetness, and refined flavour.

For us, this premium Grade 1 lot showcases the best of Sidama’s terroir. Roasted for espresso, it presents a sweet and balanced profile, with notes of milk chocolate, strawberry jam and blueberries.

This is our first year purchasing from the Gara Agena Washing Station, and we have done so through our import partners, Cafe Imports Australia.