Banko Taratu - Smallholder Farmers - Washed Landrace - Ethiopia
Banko Taratu - Smallholder Farmers - Washed Landrace - Ethiopia
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Tasting Notes
Specific flavors and aromas the roaster (or our team) noticed when cupping this coffee. They describe the brewed cup, not flavorings added to the beans.
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Roast Level
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Roast Level
How dark the beans are roasted, on a 'specialty' scale where Light/Ultralight preserves the most origin character.
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Flavor Profile
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Flavor Profile
High-level flavor families this coffee leans toward — fruity, floral, sweet, chocolate/nutty, spicy, tea/botanical, or fermented/wine-like.
Read more in the glossary → - Fruity, Tea/Botanical, Floral
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Origin Type
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Coffee Type
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Flavor Notes
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Flavor Notes (SCA)
More specific flavor families inside the broader profile, using the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel — e.g. 'Citrus' and 'Berry' inside 'Fruity'.
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Caffeine
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Caffeine
Whether this coffee is caffeinated or decaffeinated, and (for decaf) which process was used.
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Country of Origin
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Country of Origin
Where in the world this coffee was grown, or 'Multiple' for a blend with beans from more than one country.
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Process Type
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Processing
How the coffee cherry was prepared after picking — dried with or without its fruit, fermented under specific conditions, etc. Big effect on the final cup.
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Whole Bean
Roast: Light
Recommended Rest: 4-6 weeks from roast date
Tasting Notes: clementine, yellow peach, white tea, coffee blossom
Origin Details
Region: Gedeb District, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Elevation: 1900-2300m
Producer: Smallholder Farmers, Banko Taratu
Process: Washed
Variety: Landrace
ABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER
The people of Banko Taratu live in close-knit communities where coffee farming is a primary source of income. They have a profound respect for the land and employ traditional farming methods passed down through generations. Harvesting coffee is a communal effort, with families and neighbors coming together to pick the ripe cherries by hand. This meticulous process ensures that only the finest quality beans are selected. Coffee plays a central role in the social fabric of Banko Taratu. It's not just a cash crop but also a means of connection and celebration. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air during gatherings, where stories are shared, and bonds are strengthened.
For this lot from Banko Taratu, cherries are first pulped to remove the outer skin. The beans, still coated in mucilage, are then placed in fermentation tanks. This initial fermentation typically lasts 48 to 72 hours, breaking down the mucilage and influencing flavor. The washed beans undergo a second fermentation for another 12 to 24 hr. Post-fermentation, beans are dried 12-15 days on raised beds.
WHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE
We're excited to welcome back Banko Taratu with the latest 2026 harvest of their washed Landrace. Each new Ethiopian harvest offers a fresh perspective, and this year's lot continues the clarity and complexity we've come to expect from the region.
The cup is unmistakably the classic washed landrace profile we love from Yirgacheffe, filled with layered florals, citrus, and stone fruit. It opens with the sweetness of clementine before settling into ripe yellow peach, with each note flowing naturally into the next.
As the coffee cools, the finish becomes especially elegant. Clean white tea and delicate coffee blossom florals emerge in the aftertaste, giving the cup a light, lingering finish that continues well after each sip.
We're looking forward to exploring this year's Ethiopian harvests over the coming months, and Banko Taratu is a fitting place to begin.
