Region:

In Yirgacheffe agriculture is based on traditional methods. Although coffee
production is one of the most lucrative, the farms also produce other vegetables
and fruits. Due to the landscape, the coffee cherries are picked by hand and no
chemicals are used. The capital of the region is also called Yirgacheffe and the
most symbolic natural attraction is the Bonga Mountain. Yirgacheffe is home to
many members of the gedeo ethnic group who are famous for their coffee-making
traditions.

Washing Station:

The Beloya washing station lies in the Kochere District; just north
of Chelelektu, and 45km from Dilla, the administrative centre of
the Gedeo Zone. The washing station itself has two processing
units to ensure a timely washing and drying of the cherry, using
water from the local river system. Smallholder farmers in the
hills surrounding the washing station will bring their cherry
here to be processed, cupped, and sold; the station itself has been
around for over twenty five years, but has recently been bought and
expansion and improvement works are underway.

Ethiopia Beloya coffee beans