Ethiopia Kalmiza

Ethiopia Kalimaz, Washed – Lavender, Raspberry, Green Tea - $20.87/lb

$13.82/10oz ($28.21 MSRP)

$45.92/Kilo

$104.36/5lb

Guji, Ethiopia

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Nestled in Ethiopia's renowned Guji Zone, the Kercha Coffee Processing Station is a shining example of Ethiopian specialty coffee excellence. Positioned at an altitude of 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level, it thrives in a fertile environment characterized by volcanic soils, ample rainfall, and a temperate climate—perfect for growing exceptional coffee. The station collaborates with a devoted network of smallholding farmers from the surrounding areas. Many of these farmers carry forward generations-old coffee-growing traditions, cultivating indigenous Arabica varieties unique to the Guji region. Through their careful practices and the station’s advanced processing techniques, every batch of coffee captures the rich terroir and vibrant culture of the region. The local landrace varieties lend unique flavor notes to the coffee. This washed processed lot, named Kalimaz, is a shining example of the beautiful results of all the details. 

Experience
The Kalmiza has a beautiful balance of florals, delicate juicy sweetness, with undertones of green tea. The fragrant florality of lavender syrup hits the palate first, this calming profile evolves into the delicate acidity and nuanced sweetness of fresh raspberry. The complex fragrance and flavor of jasmine green tea lingers on the finish, even after your last sip. The Kalmiza is a beautiful representation of the dynamic flavors that washed coffees from Ethiopia are beloved for. It is a great offering for someone looking to explore single origin coffees. 

Origin // Ethiopia

Region // Guji

Producer // Kercha Station

Variety // Ethiopia Landraces

Elevation // 1,900 - 2,200 m.a.s.l.

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Lavender, Raspberry, Green Tea

Deep Dive
As the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is home to more species of coffee plants than any other place on earth. Much of it is still growing wild, and much of it is still undiscovered. All Ethiopian coffee is Arabica and at least 150 varieties are commercially cultivated. Traditionally, these have simply been labelled as “ Regional Landraces” or “local heirloom cultivars.”

Region - Guji
The Guji Zone resides in the southern part of Ethiopia. The extremely remote area is a multiple-day walk from trading centers where the coffee is sold and processed. This makes it difficult to capture all the benefits of the country's healthiest biodiversity as it can be depleted in transit, or result in high-quality lots being blended with lower-quality lots that cannot make the trip.  The dense, heavily forested swath of land and microclimates here creates an environment where the coffee plant thrives. Many coffee farmers have coffee plants intermingled throughout their property, as it grows so well on its own without the structured agricultural fields you see in other coffee-producing countries. Showcasing coffees like the Shakiso on our menu allows us to highlight the care of hundreds of coffee growers in the Guji region. Coffees from Guji always offer a clean, sweet and lasting finish.

Processing Method: Washed 
Washed coffees begin with the collection of ripe coffee cherries before being immediately depulped and dropped into open water tanks for overnight fermentation. The next morning, the fermented seeds are washed clean with fresh water before being laid out on raised screen tables to dry. While drying, the green coffee is rotated continuously by large fans to ensure an even dry and the removal of any defects. Once the coffee is processed it is taken to a warehouse where the lots get auctioned off for the season.