{"product_id":"ethiopia-abdo-aba-mecha-washed-limmu","title":"Ethiopia Abdo Abamecha - Natural Limmu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Rocket Pop, grape bubble gum, dark chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdo Abamecha transformed his two-hectare family farm into a thriving 30.5-hectare estate. Regulatory changes in Ethiopia enabled him to sell directly to importers, bypassing the ECX to seek fairer returns. He now leads a cooperative supporting 200+ smallholder farmers around Jimma with resources, training, and market access for premium organic coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural processing is deliberate here, not necessity. Drying whole cherries on raised beds for three weeks allows fruit sugars to filter to the seed, creating distinguished berry notes complexity while avoiding fermentation faults common in rushed naturals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJARC 74110 and 74112 varietiess, developed by Ethiopia's Jimma Agricultural Research Centre, offer disease resistance and yield stability. They express clean, floral sweetness with bright acidity, qualities that compliment the berry fruit in this naturally processed lot.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight roasting preserves the balance of organic and fermentation acids, lending tartness and structure to the cup not always expected in a natural. Resting for two to three weeks off-roast yields candied cherry, lime, and blue raspberry (think Rocket Pop) alongside a grape juiciness, bubble gum, and dark chocolate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e - \u003cem\u003eRest 2-3 weeks prior to brewing for best results.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: JARC 74110, JARC 74112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e1,800 -2,300 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emasl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ganji Ilbu kebele, Goma district, Jimma Zone, Western Ethiopia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Station\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbdo Abamecha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer-Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Abdo Abamecha\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 30.51 hectares \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExporter: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbdo Abamecha\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades \/ Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grade 1. \u003cem\u003eOrganically grown. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo chemical fertilizers or pesticides used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nov. 2025 - Jan. 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1:3.0 in 26-28 sec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1:17.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vignette Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":48566304473258,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":48566304506026,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48566304538794,"sku":null,"price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9219\/0634\/files\/Abdo_Abamecha_Natural.jpg?v=1782247176","url":"https:\/\/vignettecoffee.com\/products\/ethiopia-abdo-aba-mecha-washed-limmu","provider":"Vignette Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}