Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Banko Gotiti G1 Fully Washed

Ethiopia Banko Gotiti Washed (2025)

Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Sidama (Banko Gotiti)
Estate: Smallholder producers in the Banko Gotiti area organised through local cooperatives
Varietal: Indigenous heirloom Arabica varieties
Grade: Washed Sidama
Processing: Washed (fully washed with soaking and sun-drying on raised beds)

Growing Altitude: ~1,900–2,100 masl
Harvest Period: Main harvest (October – December)

Cup Profile

Acidity: Bright and lively

Body: Medium

Flavour Notes: Lemon, bergamot, jasmine, sweet peach, honey and floral undertones

Aroma: Floral and tea-like aromatics with citrus and sweet fruit presence

Caffeine: Standard for Arabica

Ethiopia Banko Gotiti Washed (2025) delivers a vibrant, complex and expressive cup with classic washed Ethiopian clarity and defined fruit sweetness. The high altitude growing and washed processing emphasise bright acidity and aromatic lift, resulting in a refined and elegant flavour profile that performs beautifully across brew methods.

Roasting Notes

Best Roast Range: Light City through City+

Roast gently to preserve brightness, delicate aromatics and floral character.

• Light City roasts bring out citrus clarity and floral complexity.

• City+ emphasises sweet peach and honey notes with balanced structure.

• Avoid pushing beyond City+ if you want to retain maximum brightness and nuanced complexity.

This coffee excels with a light to medium roast profile that highlights its refined Ethiopian character.

Use & Applications

Filter Brewing: Floral, lifted clarity with juicy citrus sweetness

Espresso: Bright shots with lively acidity and delicate fruit

Milk Based Drinks: Can add floral and citrus highlights without overpowering

Pour-Over & Batch Brew: Exceptional clarity and aromatic detail

Ethiopia Banko Gotiti Washed 2025

Ethiopia Banko Gotiti Washed 2025 is a refined washed coffee from one of Yirgacheffe’s most respected washing stations, ideal for drinkers who enjoy clarity, floral lift, and elegant sweetness in the cup. Sourced from smallholder farmers delivering cherries to the Banko Gotiti washing station, this coffee represents the classic washed Ethiopian style.

What “Banko Gotiti Washed” actually means (and why it matters)

“Banko Gotiti” refers to the washing station located in the village of Banko Gotiti in the Kochere area of southern Ethiopia. Hundreds of local smallholder farmers harvest ripe cherries from small garden plots and deliver them to the station, where quality control and processing are carefully managed.

“Washed” describes the processing method in which cherries are depulped, fermented, fully washed, and then dried. This approach enhances clarity, brightness, and definition in the cup, allowing delicate aromatics and origin character to shine.

Taste & character in the cup

Expect a clean, medium bodied cup with bright but refined acidity. Flavour notes typically lean toward jasmine and citrus blossom, supported by sweet stone fruit and subtle tropical tones. The finish is elegant and lingering, with floral aromatics carrying through the cup.

This profile makes it especially well suited to filter brewing and lighter roast styles, where clarity and complexity are key.

Processing & growing conditions

Ripe cherries are delivered daily during harvest, sorted, depulped, fermented, washed, and then dried slowly on raised beds. Regular turning and careful drying help preserve quality and aromatic complexity.

The coffee is grown at high altitude, which slows cherry development and contributes to refined acidity, sweetness, and aromatic depth.

Where it comes from: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Banko Gotiti sits within the wider Yirgacheffe region of southern Ethiopia, an area globally recognised for producing coffees with floral aromatics, vibrant acidity, and elegant structure. Smallholder farming, fertile soils, and high elevations all play a role in shaping the distinctive character of coffees from this region.