Boreta G1 Natural, Ethiopia

Hailing from the well-known coffee-producing region of Sidama in the homeland of coffee, Ethiopia. This lot
comes specifically from the Arbegona district, thanks to the work of our exporting partner in Ethiopia, Daye
Bensa. Cherries are collected from the farmers in this area and delivered to the Daye Bensa Boreta wet mill.

For processing, the journey begins with only the ripest cherries being selectively handpicked. Once collected,
the cherries are delivered to the mill to be sorted based on density and quality. This process is carried out by
submerging the cherries in tanks and removing the floating cherries prior to drying. After sorting, the cherries
are then moved to traditional raised beds lined with mesh nets. Once here, the cherries are rotated every
30 minutes to ensure even drying and to prevent over-fermentation. Drying typically takes about 12-15 days
depending on the temperature and humidity. Once the coffee is dried, producers will travel, generally, via
horseback or motorcycle 2-5kms to the dry mill. Once at the mill, the coffee is hulled via machine before
being packed, ready for export.

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