Suke Quto - Ethiopia - Washed - Espresso
This sweet, clean organic Ethiopian coffee is blockchain-based and finances new schools for surrounding villages. Expect a refined, sticky washed coffee with notes of apricot, honey melon and a butterscotch.
We are very happy to continue our relationship with Suke Quto, a progressive washing station made up of 171 small holder farmers. Owner Tesafye is focused on sustainable coffee production and on the economic growth of the community. All coffees through Suke Quto are Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified.
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Cooperative
171 producers deliver their coffee cherries to the Suke Quto Washing and Drying Station.
Region
The farms are stretched out over the highlands and valleys of the Odo Shakisso Woreda in the Guji region.
Impact
The Owner Tesfaye finances fully equipped schools for the children of the Kurume and Suke villages.
Elevation
The farms scattered around Odo Shakisso are at altitudes of 1700 - 2100 masl.
Variety
Kurume and Welicho are the two varieties typically found in this region.
Process
Cherries are pulped, washed and laid to dry on raised African beds.
Community
The goal is to build fully equipped schools for the children of the Kurume and Suke villages.
Tesfaye is the founder and owner of the Suke Quto farm and washing and drying statio. The farm not only produces coffee but Tesfaye works together with 171 outgrowers that deliver cherries to the station for processing. The farm and station employs local residents from the surrounding Kumure and Suke villages. The livelihoods of many people who work here rely on coffee production, therefore the future of this wonderful coffee lies with them. Trabocca have set up the Suke Quto School Project together with Tesfaye with the goal to build fully equipped schools for the local children.
Sustainable practices
Suke Quto coffees are all Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified.
Suke Quto Farm is stretched out over the highlands and valleys of the Odo Shakisso Woreda. The volcanic soil found on the farm is very fertile. Tesfaye keeps the soil in shape by organic recycling through litterfall, root residue from coffee and shade trees.
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