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Limmu Kossa

Ethiopia - Limmu - Limmu Kossa - Grade 2 - FW, Organic, FC

CROP 2025/2026 See coffee details

SCA score84.5

Aromatic notes

grapefruitorangedried fruitapricotbrown sugarvegetalcereal

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History and traceability

The story

This washed coffee, certified organic, is collected within the Jimma appellation in the Limmu Kossa area. It is produced by farmers using ancient agricultural techniques, harvested by hand and washed by the Dabessa brothers' teams in their washing station. The name "Limmu" comes from the name of the first washing station established in this area. This coffee is characterized by a beautiful sweetness, with notes of caramel and cinamon.

Mesfin Dabessa graduated from Harrar University with a degree in agriculture. After working for several years in the Ethiopian government and then for NGOs, he returned to his native region to work for recognition of the quality of its coffee. After taking over the family business and paying tribute to his father's work on the farm, he has grown it and now offers excellent coffees from the Jimma zone. We are always delighted to offer you Mesfin coffees.

The farm is located in the Oromo region, 80 kilometres north of Jimma in the heart of the Oromo appellation. It covers 150 hectares. Its two owners are brothers who chose this site, located just 2 kilometres from the family plantation of Wolensu, themselves. They invested heavily in the project in 2008 by developing the land to obtain an export permit, allowing them to position themselves on the international market and in the United States in particular. Mesfin and Yidnekachew Dabessa met Jacques one year ago at our Addis Ababa office. Jacques quickly realised that their forest coffee was of a particularly high quality, and Belco is now the exclusive distributor of part of their harvest in Europe.
The Walensuu farm has a nursery with more than 80,000 plants. It is situated deep in a dense forest home to a great diversity of species. Some, like the Qararo, which is a slow-growing tree that it is forbidden to cut down, are becoming increasingly rare in Ethiopia. Generally speaking, coffee production helps to preserve the forest, unlike some other agricultural crops. Mesfin and Yidnekachew Dabessa have also chosen to preserve two hectares of woodland as a protected area, free of any form of production.
Our Belco teams are keen to help them achieve their objective, which is to produce a forest coffee that also serves to protect their exceptional environment.
Mesfin and Yidnekachew have created a family structure that is currently managed by Mesfin. His brother is still present, as he lives near the farm in Limmu and can help whenever necessary. Mesfin dedicates his time to ensuring the Walensuu farm is running smoothly. He also oversees coffee processing and exports from Addis Ababa.

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OriginEthiopia
RegionJimma
TerroirLimmu Kossa
SpeciesArabica
VarietiesHeirloom
ProcessWashed

DryingDrying beds
Packaging60kg - Jute bags
Altitude1800 - 2000 m
Harvest periodNovember – January
Type of harvestHand-picked

Your coffee’s journey

The impact of this coffee

Agroforestry level

Forest coffee
More than 10 species per hectare and at least 3 shade layers

Agroforestry brings trees and crops together on the same plot. Its benefits range from shade and more fertile soil to better-ripened cherries.

Quality

Aromatic notes

grapefruitorangedried fruitapricotbrown sugarvegetalcereal

SCA scoreMeets Belco quality standards

84.5

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More than 10 species per hectare and at least 3 shade layers

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Agroforestry level

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Quality

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