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Wush Wush

Coffea arabica (Ethiopian landrace)

Wush Wush
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Wush Wush takes its name from a locality in southwestern Ethiopia and refers to an Ethiopian landrace selection that has become a specialty star after being propagated in Colombia and Central America. Like Geisha and Sidra, it is grown for extraordinary aromatics — jasmine, tropical fruit, and tea-like delicacy — and appears frequently in high-scoring competition lots, commanding premium prices despite low yields.

At a glance

  • Scientific name: Coffea arabica (Ethiopian landrace)
  • Flavor: Floral, tropical, intensely aromatic.
  • Aroma: Jasmine, tropical fruit.
  • Disease resistance: Variable
  • Cup potential: Exceptional

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