Ethiopia Banko Gotiti Washed
Process Information

Washed. Cherry is pulped at the local washing station, fermented and washed to remove mucilage, then slow-dried (often on raised beds) to maximise clarity, brightness, and a clean finish.

 

Origin Information

Region: Banko Gotiti, Gedeb (Yirgacheffe area), southern Ethiopia.

Farm / Producer: Smallholder farmers from the Banko Gotiti area contributing cherry to the local washing station/co-op.

Taste Profile

Aroma: Jasmine florals, bergamot, and sweet citrus.

Body: Tea-like and silky — light to medium, super clean.

Flavour: Lemon and bergamot up front, white grape sweetness through the middle, finishing crisp and refreshing.

Sweetness: Clear, refined sweetness (white grape / light honey vibes).

Acidity: Bright, citrus-forward acidity — lively but not harsh.

Kenya: Rung’eto Ruirui Washed
Process Information

Washed. Cherries are hand-sorted, depulped, fermented (typically overnight), fully washed, and then slow-dried on raised beds for a bright, structured cup with excellent clarity.

 

Origin Information

Region: Kirinyaga County, Central Kenya (slopes of Mount Kenya).

Farm / Producer: Rung’eto (Rungeto) Farmers Cooperative Society — smallholder producers delivering cherry to the co-op’s factories in Kirinyaga.

Variety: Commonly includes Kenyan varieties such as SL28, SL34, Batian and Ruiru 11 (lot composition may vary).

Altitude: Approx. 1600–1900 masl.

Taste Profile

Aroma: Blackcurrant, citrus zest, and brown sugar sweetness.

Body: Juicy, silky body — medium and structured.

Flavour: Blackcurrant and red berries up front, followed by grapefruit/lime brightness and a caramelised sugar finish.

Sweetness: Brown sugar / caramel sweetness that lingers.

Acidity: Bright, sparkling citrus acidity — lively and clean.