AYELE TULU | ETHIOPIA | washed

In the cup:
We taste a clear Ethiopian profile of flowers, apricots, plums, juicy citrus, and black tea. This coffee is delicate and bright with a light body and a clear floral finish.

About the manufacturer:
The Ayele Tulu Washing Station is located in the Bona Zuria District of the Sidama Region, specifically in Demeka Becha Kebele, 100 km from Hawassa, Ethiopia. The facility was founded by Ayele Tulu, a second-generation coffee farmer, and his son Tsegab Ayele. Tsegab oversees all factory protocols from harvest to export, ensuring that every step meets the highest quality standards. Due to the region's high altitude, the coffees produced here are known as "highland coffee." Each year, approximately 600 smallholder farmers bring ripe cherries to this washing station.

Variety:
Landrace is a collective term for all coffee varieties native to Ethiopia. As the birthplace of coffee, the trees have been cultivated and hybridized in this country for centuries. As a result, there are now numerous subvarieties with some common genetic traits but slightly different behavior and flavor. In recent decades, a relatively new effort has been made to research and identify various endemic varieties growing in Ethiopia by name, disease resistance, and yield performance.

September is a micro-roastery in Canada's capital, Ottawa. They believe that coffee is more than just a caffeine hit. It's about highlighting a story of farmers, producers, processing methods, terroir, and coffee variety, all working in harmony to create a unique experience.

Their core mission at September is to share the coffee they love. They aim to do this by sourcing their coffee with this in mind, while maintaining direct relationships with producers or with transparent and relationship-oriented import partners.

September roasts light and bright, aiming to highlight a profile and approach that they believe best represents the coffees and their preferred roasting style.