Ethiopia · Washed
Ethiopia Wasa
Roasted by Olympia Coffee Roasting
Washed-process coffee from Wasa village in Sidama with honey, apricot, and plum notes.
From the roaster
Flavors of honey, apricot, and plum
Wasa is a washed-process coffee from Wasa village in Ethiopia’s Sidama region, produced by the Dukamo family of Daye Bensa Exports, one of our key long-term partners. This lot highlights the clarity and elegance of Sidama coffees through careful production and meticulous washed processing at origin.
Ethiopia – EE-thee-OH-pee-yuh
Wasa – WAH-sah
— Olympia Coffee Roasting
Context
This Ethiopia Sidama coffee from Olympia Coffee Roasting showcases the work of producer Daye Bensa Exports. Using the washed process, which typically yields brighter, cleaner cup profiles, the roaster identifies honey, apricot, and plum as the coffee's character—a combination that bridges subtle sweetness with stone fruit complexity. Sidama coffees are known for their balanced acidity and nuanced flavor layers, and this lot reflects those regional tendencies while bearing the distinctive fingerprint of its producer and roasting team.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ethiopia Wasa grown?
Ethiopia Wasa, roasted by Olympia Coffee Roasting, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.
What does Ethiopia Wasa taste like?
Expect tasting notes of honey, apricot, and plum.
How is Ethiopia Wasa processed?
Ethiopia Wasa uses the Washed process.
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