{"product_id":"ethiopian-limu-coffee-beans","title":"Ethiopia Limu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the lush forests of the Limu region in western Ethiopia's Oromia zone, this exceptional coffee is cultivated by smallholder farmers in traditional \"forest gardens\" at elevations around 1,800 meters above sea level. Limu is one of Ethiopia's most historic coffee-growing regions, where coffee trees grow semi-wild under the shade of indigenous trees, creating a unique microclimate that produces beans with remarkable clarity and balance. The washed processing method—where cherries are pulped, fermented for 36-48 hours, and dried on raised beds—creates the clean, tea-like character and bright acidity that define Limu coffee. This region's coffee has been traded for centuries, and the farmers here maintain traditional cultivation methods that protect the forest ecosystem while producing some of Ethiopia's most elegant and refined coffees. Each purchase supports over 400 smallholder farming families who are stewards of these precious coffee forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooperative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limu Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limu, Oromia Zone, Western Ethiopia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 MASL (range: 1,100-2,100 MASL)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Washed (wet-processed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous heirloom Ethiopian varietals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400+ smallholder families in forest garden systems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 hours underwater fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e November - January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eForest Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in traditional shade-based \"forest gardens\" protecting biodiversity\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, natural forest ecosystem\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Trade Partnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term relationship with Limu cooperative, fair premiums paid\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWater Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washing stations use eco-pulpers and water recycling systems\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eForest Conservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee cultivation provides economic incentive to preserve Ethiopia's endangered forests\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFair Wages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium pricing ensures living wages for farmers and workers\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperative supports schools, healthcare, and infrastructure\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining centuries-old coffee cultivation traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus blossom, green tea, delicate floral notes, lemon zest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, green tea, jasmine, honey, subtle wine-like complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and clean, reminiscent of Earl Grey tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and silky, elegant mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and crisp with lingering citrus and floral notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, refined, and exceptionally clean\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent as pour-over (V60, Kalita), Chemex, or light espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Limu is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimu coffee represents the elegant, refined side of Ethiopian coffee. While regions like Sidamo and Yirgacheffe are known for explosive fruit flavors, Limu is celebrated for its balance, clarity, and tea-like character. The washed processing method highlights the bean's inherent qualities without the heavy fruit notes of natural processing, making it perfect for those who appreciate subtle complexity and clean flavors. Limu is one of Ethiopia's original coffee-trading regions, with a heritage spanning centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is fully traceable to the Limu Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union and the forest gardens of the Oromia zone. We maintain detailed records including lot numbers, harvest dates, and processing notes. Each lot is cupped and scored at our Dubai facility by founder Mohamed Hamdou, and this coffee is featured in our cupping sessions to demonstrate the difference between washed and natural Ethiopian processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 1718 Coffee, we're committed to knowing the people behind every bean we source. Questions about this elegant Limu coffee's journey from Ethiopia's forest gardens to your cup? 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