The Buncho Washing Station is located in the Shantawene kebele or Village and is part of the Bensa area, in Sidama, Ethiopia. Managed by Asefa Dukamo Korma, the site sits at an elevation of 1,920 – 2,020 m.a.s.l, high up in the beautiful mountains of Sidama, and is dedicated to producing Washed, Honey, Natural and Anaerobic processes. More than 800 farmers from the region contribute with their cherries in this site, mostly with 74158 Variety.

Once the cherries arrive at the Buncho Station, they are placed in water for sorting and removing floaters. The cherries are then de-pulped and laid to dry with its mucilage on raised African beds. To ensure an even drying, the parchment is constantly moved each day, taking 12-15 days, depending on the weather, until reaching the desired humidity.

ROASTED AND PACKED AT HEARTWOOD ROASTERY, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH