This coffee comes from West Arsi, located at the borders of the Bale Mountain forest.

Refisa is a washing station located in West Arsi with 389 active farmer members that deliver cherries. This washing station is owned by SNAP Coffee Exporters. The cultivars are Welisho and Kurume.

CULTIVATION:

Farming methods in the region remain largely traditional. Farmers typically intercrop their coffee plants with other food crops. This method is common among smallholders because it maximizes land use and provides food for their families.

In addition to remaining traditionally intercropped, most farms are also organic-by-default. Farmers typically use very few—if any—fertilizers or pesticides. Most farm work is done manually by the immediate family.

HARVEST & POST – HARVEST

Farmers selectively handpick cherry and deliver it to the washing station station. At intake, employees hand sort incoming cherry to remove any under- or over-ripes or damaged cherry.

Cherry is then pulped and fermented. After fermentation, parchment is washed in clean water and transferred to raised drying beds. Workers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 12 to 14 days to dry. They marksall drying beds with a code that makes it simple to keep track of traceability and processing status.