Specialty coffee June 2025

The specialty coffee of June 2025 is: Ethiopia Galeh Limmu Kossa

Limmu Kossa was founded by Giday Berhe. He began his coffee career as a trader in 1993 in Jimma. He then opened a wet and dry grinder station with the goal of providing quality coffee to the central coffee market.

In the early 2000s, he decided to establish his own farm in the village of Galeh in Jimma, Ethiopia. From the beginning, Giday built meaningful relationships with neighboring small products. Not only does he spend a large portion of his profits on health care and education for the community, he actively teaches farmers to upgrade their farms and techniques to eventually process and export their coffee at high premiums. The Limmu Kossa Family Estate plantation even has its own export license.

His dedication to producing quality coffee while supporting his local community has even earned him the title “Abba Ollie” or “he who uplifts.”

The coffee berries are picked by hand and consist of several varieties. After picking, strict inspection takes place and the berries are harvested based on the harvest period. The drying period takes at least 12 days because the processing is done naturally. In fact, the berries are turned over every hour for the first few days to prevent mold. The roasting takes 10 minutes, which ensures a balanced medium roast that showcases fruitiness and chocolate.

Aroma	Body	Acidity	Aftertaste
Almond, red fruit, chocolate	Round and smooth	Light to medium (due to the fruity character of red fruit)	Red fruit, soft chocolate, almond