We are pleased to welcome Yabitu Koba back to our lineup. It has been a few years since we purchased a coffee from the south of Ethiopia. Uraga used to play an extremely important role in our coffee sourcing, and it is gratifying to be working within the area again. In the cup we find peach candy, lemon zest, and florality.
Ethiopian Landrace
Uraga, Guji
2,160 - 2,310 masl
January 2026
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. De-pulped. Grade 1 density separated. Wet-fermented for 36–48 hours. Dried on raised beds for 10–14 days.
ABOUT YABITU KOBA
Yabitu Koba is a legendary site in southern Ethiopia. This region was instrumental in establishing Uraga's reputation for world-class coffee and played a significant role in our early sourcing efforts in Ethiopia. We have been sourcing less from the south in recent years, as our focus has shifted toward the Bensa and Arbegona regions. With the help of SNAP, one of our exporting partners in Ethiopia, we were able to bring in another lot from this site this year.
ABOUT ETHIOPIAN LANDRACE
Ethiopia is widely acknowledged as where coffee originated, and its production continues to represent a significant part of the country’s economy. DNA testing has confirmed over 60 distinct varieties growing in Ethiopia, making it home to the most coffee biodiversity of any region in the world. Given the tradition of coffee production in Ethiopia and the political interworkings of the Ethiopian coffee trade, it is virtually impossible to get single variety coffee lots from Ethiopia. This is changing, albeit very slowly. Most Ethiopian coffees are blends of the many Ethiopian varieties, and referred to simply as 'Ethiopian Landrace'.
Pricing Details
FOB (USD; GREEN)
$13.21/KG
DDP
$16.54/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.