Region: Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia
Elevation: 2,230 masl
Variety: Primarily JARC 74148, 74158
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Floral, peach, jasmine tea, nectarine
Producer: 20 smallholder farmers
This lot is sourced from 20 carefully selected producers in the Chericho kebele of Arbegona. These producers were identified through Testi Specialty Coffee’s Premium Cherry Selection program, which recognises consistent delivery of high quality, well managed cherry.
Cherry selection begins at the farm level, with producers incentivised through premium pricing to deliver optimally ripe fruit. At Yaye washing station, intake protocols are highly selective, with additional sorting and floatation used to standardise quality prior to processing.
Cherries are pulped and fermented in clean water for 48 hours, with close monitoring of fermentation progress and water quality. The parchment is then washed and density graded through channels before being transferred to raised drying beds. Drying occurs under parabolic shade over approximately 21 days, with careful control of layer depth, turning frequency, and airflow to ensure gradual and even moisture reduction.
When will my order be dispatched?
We dispatch orders on Tuesdays and Thursdays from our Melbourne warehouse.
| Orders placed | Dispatched |
|---|---|
| Thursday – Sunday | Tuesday |
| Monday – Wednesday | Thursday |
How long will delivery take?
- Melbourne Metro — 1–2 business days after dispatch
- Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra — 1–3 business days after dispatch
- All other destinations — 1–5 business days after dispatch
Do I get a tracking number?
Yes — you’ll receive a tracking number via email once your order has been picked up by our courier.
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