Dhilgee Danche #1 - Ethiopia

This organic, washed lot comes from the cherries of smallholders near the Danche Washing Station, all situated at 1950 – 2200 metres above sea level.

Danche is a washing station located in Chelbesa, Gedeo. It is owned by our partners, SNAP COFFEE, and is organic certified.

The station buys cherries from approximately 400 farmers who produce good yields thanks to fertile soil and good farming methods. The farms sit at high altitudes (2000 - 2300 masl) and have an average size between 1-2 hectares.

The elevated altitudes play a significant role in shaping the distinct flavour profiles produced at this washing station. Harvesting typically takes place later in the season compared to other regions, owing to its location. This prolonged cherry maturation period significantly contributes to the exceptional quality of the produce.

Moreover, the team at the Danche Washing Station have a lot of experience in agronomy and agriculture, giving them the freedom to experiment effectively with new processing methods.

Flavour profile & Naming

To effectively categorise our Ethiopian coffees, our team created a “flavour wheel”, where we have allocated different flavour profiles to colours.
This coffee falls into the “Dhilgee” flavour profile. Dhilgee means "bloody red" in the Oromiffa language. This concept represents coffees that have light florals, red berries, purple fruit, and are overall round and sweet.