Ethiopia Duwancho Honey

About this Lot

This lot is a traditionally honey-processed coffee from the Duwancho Washing Station in Sidama's Arbegona district. Sourced from smallholder farmers working at 1900 to 2150 meters above sea level, this lot shows what careful honey processing can do in a classic Ethiopian context.

The traditional honey process adds a gentle layer of sweetness and texture, while preserving the clarity and aromatic nuance that defines the best of Sidama. The combination of altitude and local landrace genetics naturally produces a floral, tea-like base—jasmine and bergamot leading into stone fruit, all wrapped in soft honey sweetness.

In Ethiopia, coffees like this are not grown as single modern cultivars, but as a mix of genetically diverse local trees, commonly referred to as Ethiopian Heirloom. The varietal codes sometimes listed for traceability (such as 74158 or 74112) reflect nursery classifications rather than uniform varieties.

About the Producer

Duwancho Washing Station works with smallholder farmers in the Sidama highlands, an area known for producing some of Ethiopia's most refined and floral coffees. The lot has received recognition in regional quality competitions, reflecting the care taken at both farm and washing station level.

Why We Love It

Until now, our Ethiopian selection has focused on Gesha Village—a benchmark origin known for its clarity and consistently high quality. This Duwancho lot represents a different kind of choice for us. It's less widely known, but we wanted to give it a spotlight because it delivers what we most cherish in Ethiopian coffees: florality. Where Gesha Village shows the precision of estate-level production, Duwancho represents the quality that can emerge from well-managed smallholder networks when altitude, variety, and processing align.

Harvest: 2025
Green coffee price: £38 / kg
Formula for pricing: 2.2 * 0.1 * 38 / 0.86 + 4.5