Ethiopian heirloom
Not a variety but a collective: the unclassified Ethiopian landraces, which on export documents all end up under the same word. Ethiopia is the centre of origin of arabica and holds a genetic diversity that no other country has.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ethiopian heirloom an heirloom variety?
Yes: it is a native, unselected variety. Heirlooms do not come from a breeding programme and their classification often remains approximate.
How it grows
"Heirloom" is not a botanical name: it is the commercial label the market uses for whatever has not been catalogued. Some of these plants have local names — Kurume, Wolisho, Dega — others do not.
Where it is grown
Sources
Altitude, cup profile and scores describe the typical behaviour of the variety: a single lot depends on the harvest year, soil, processing and roast. Data without a verified source is not published.