Ethiopia Arsi Meraro
Arsi Meraro is a unique natural processed coffee, hailing from Ethiopia's emerging West Arsi region. It brings raspberry and floral orange notes with a rich dried fig finish.
Grown by local smallholders at high altitudes and processed at Meraro Washing Station, this lot represents a rich heritage that’s only now getting the recognition it deserves.
West Arsi, once grouped under the famous Sidamo and Harrar labels, has recently emerged as a distinct coffee-growing origin. Thanks to the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange’s designation, the region now stands out for its unique flavours and high-quality production, gaining international recognition.
In 2020, West Arsi’s coffees solidified their reputation by claiming 4 of the top 10 spots in the Ethiopian Cup of Excellence. This achievement highlights the dedication of local smallholders, who have honed their craft over generations, cultivating exceptional coffee.
At Meraro Washing Station, ripe cherries from these small farms are handpicked and processed using traditional natural methods. Cherries dry on raised beds, carefully turned throughout the day to ensure even drying, and protected from harsh conditions to preserve quality.
Nensebo Woreda, home to these farmers, sits 400 kilometres south of Addis Ababa. With an average farm size of just two hectares, smallholders rely on native heirloom and wild coffee varieties, maintaining a deep-rooted connection to Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage.
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WE PAID (USD POUND)* |
WE PAID (AUD KG) |
FARM GATE (AUD KG) ^ |
MARKET PRICE (AUD KG) |
FAIR TRADE PRICE (AUD KG) |
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$4.20 |
$13.42 |
N/A |
$6.27 |
$6.47 |
PRICING EXPLAINED
*This is the FOB (Free On Board) price: the price paid to the exporter before shipping, and which does not include shipping costs, weight loss (around 17%), storage and other charges. Ultimately, the FOB price represents the $ figure that stays in the coffee's country of origin, benefiting its producer, community, and beyond.
^This is the 'raw' price paid directly to the producer, and paid in the local currency for parchment coffee. The coffee is then milled and sorted before being placed in bags, ready for shipping.
SNAPSHOT
NOTES: Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Fig
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NAME: Arsi Meraro |
ORIGIN: Ethiopia |
HARVEST: Jan 2024 |
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REGION: Nensebo Woreda, West Arsi |
WASHING STATION: Meraro |
RELATIONSHIP LENGTH: 1st Year |
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VARIETAL: 74110, 74112 |
ALTITUDE: 1900-2200 MASL |
CUPPING SCORE: 86 |
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PRODUCER: Local smallholders |
PROCESS: Natural |
LOT SIZE: 180kg |