ETHIOPIA - Limmu Kossa

Smooth and elegant, with bright clarity and a delicate finish

THE BEAN

CUPPING NOTES Raspberry, Orange, Nougat

PROCESS Natural

VARIETY Heirloom

PRODUCER Limmu Kossa

REGION Jimma Zone, Oromia Region

ALTITUDE 1840-2130m

SCA POINTS 85,5

CROP 2025

THE FARMER BEHIND

Limmu Kossa is a well established, family owned coffee estate in the Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region in Ethiopia, founded around the year 2000. The farm was started by Giday (Gidey) Berhe Retta, who began his coffee journey as a trader in Jimma before building his own wet/dry mill and later establishing the estate to produce and export high quality Ethiopian coffee. 

The estate covers several hundred hectares of coffee planted under agroforestry systems, using shade from indigenous forest tree species to nurture heirloom varietals. This environment helps cherries mature slowly, leading to dense, flavorful beans that reflect the unique terroir of the Limmu region.

Limmu Kossa employs modern, environmentally conscious processing facilities on site, including wet mills and eco friendly equipment for both washed and dry methods and integrates additional production like honey from over 100 modern beehives. 

Beyond coffee itself, Giday has worked to support the surrounding community, earning a local honorific meaning “he who uplifts” for his contributions to health, education and infrastructure. He also teaches neighboring smallholders improved farm practices and quality standards, helping many access specialty markets at higher premiums.

Today, Limmu Kossa reflects a blend of traditional Ethiopian farming heritage and modern quality‑focused practice, producing coffees that are expressive, balanced and representative of the historic coffee‑growing terroir of Jimma.