ILSE - Danche - Landrace - Yellow Honey - Ethiopia 250g

Lively, expressive honey-processed Yirgacheffe from the Danche washing station, with notes of concord grape, nectarine, and elderflower

• Variety: Kurume, Wolisho
• Process: Honey
• Country: Ethiopia
• Region: Gedeb, Yirgacheffe
• Altitude: 2,200 MASL
• Producer: Danche washing station (around 800 local smallholders); managed by exporting partner SNAP
• Harvest: January 2026
• Tasting Notes: Concord grape, nectarine, elderflower

About the Variety
The primary varieties delivered to Danche are Kurume and Wolisho.

Production
Danche is a washing station in Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, where around 800 local smallholders deliver their cherries. Each farm spans 2-3 hectares and sits at 2,200 MASL. Cherries are collected at peak ripeness. Once floated and sorted, they are depulped, and the seeds undergo dry fermentation for 48-72 hours. The seeds are then dried on raised beds for 10-14 days.

Roaster Notes
This honey-processed lot, harvested in January 2026, is really lively and expressive. We find that the honey process intensifies the flavors while maintaining a clean cup. We taste notes of concord grape, nectarine, and elderflower. Danche is managed by one of our exporting partners, SNAP. Founded in 2008, SNAP operates seven washing stations in key areas of Ethiopia. Each year, some of our favorite lots are sourced through SNAP. This is our second year with a honey-processed lot from Danche, and we are very pleased to welcome it back.