Birbirsa Coop

The Birbirsa coffee cooperative is located in Beshasha Badiya, Jimma, at an altitude of nearly 2100 meters. Despite being smaller, with 80 local farmers, its location along a main dirt road ensures excellent accessibility. Our unplanned visit in 2019 revealed impressive cherry selection and a warm welcome from manager Mohammed, whose vibrant attire matched the coop’s colorful sign. Although Birbirsa focuses solely on dry-processed coffee, their dedication to quality shines through. After years of anticipation, this year’s harvest met our high expectations, proving their mastery of the craft.

Coffee to water ratio: 1:15 to 1:17

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Notes of ripe citrus and stone fruit, boysenberry jam, dried mango, cranberry sauce with zested orange, and a marmalade profile that fades to bittering cacao nibs in the aftertaste.