Select Series returns in 2025 with a truly stunning expression of Kurume & Wolisho varieties from Ethiopia

This micro-lot was processed at the Huke washing station which is a privately-owned facility located in the Yirgacheffe woreda in Ethiopia. The owner of the Huke station, Mr. Faysel A. Yonis strongly believes that increased rewards for the out-growers should be shared with the growers directly and benefit the entire community.

The majority of the families that contribute to this micro-lot farm organically on tiny plots of land, averaging under one hectare in size and sitting between 2000-2200 MASL. The Huke coffee is processed using the natural method. Ethiopian coffee has been processed this way by generations of farmers who have mastered the art of the natural method through centuries of tradition and experience. 

The Huke micro-lot coffee was processed using the natural method which is a complex and labour intensive process requiring a high level of attention to detail in order to be done well. Ethiopian coffee has been processed this way by generations of farmers who have mastered the art of the natural method through centuries of tradition and experience. 

Sitting at 2,100m above sea level, Huke produces exceptional washed, natural and special preparation lots. The site was built by Testi in 2021 as a ‘premium’ facility, and selected for its natural advantages – including its high elevation, the surrounding region’s characteristics and access to fresh, clean water. By choosing sites in areas favoured with great growing conditions and paying premiums for properly harvested fruit, Testi ensures they only receive extremely high quality cherry, resulting in outstanding complexity and distinction in the resulting cup.

The washing station currently employs five permanent staff and between 150-200 seasonal workers. During harvest, freshly picked coffee cherry is delivered daily by some 500 independent outgrowers from the nearby kebeles of Banko Gotiti, Chelba, Chelchele and Chelbessai. At Huke, Testi separates and processes each kebele’s cherry delivery as a distinct lot, providing extra traceability. This particular coffee comes from the kebele of Banko Gotiti.

Classified as a Grade 1 lot, the Huke Natural has a cup profile that conveys just how much effort has been put into the selection, grading and drying to ensure the very highest quality. The stunning orange blossom note to this coffee sits brilliantly alongside the classic apricot and black cherry characteristics that are widely celebrated from the Yirgacheffe region. 

We're thrilled to be able to offer this very special and limited coffee in 100g tins as part of our ongoing Select Series release.