This outstanding lot placed 2nd in the Natural category of the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA)’s 2024 Taste of Harvest Competition; an annual competition that seeks out the continent’s most exquisite coffees. The cherry making up this lot was grown in Karamo by around 500 smallholders and processed at Gara Agena washing station. Faysel A. Yonis is the owner of Gara Agena and founder of renowned Ethiopian coffee exporter; Testi Specialty.

Each day, carefully hand-picked coffee cherries were delivered to Gara Agena washing station and meticulously sorted by hand to remove unripe or damaged fruit.