Negusse Debela established the Danche processing station in 2019, and impressively, within just a few years, he transitioned from a computer company to a coffee business, quickly rising to become one of Ethiopia's leading exporters of premium specialty products. The company operates three coffee washing and processing stations in Gedeo, Kochere, and Chelelektu, with no partner washing stations in Uraga (Guji) and Nensebo (WestAr-si).
Located on a hillside at a high altitude, the Danche processing station sources coffee from approximately 650 smallholder farmers in the surrounding three regions of Kubi, Sisota, and Sike—less than half the amount sourced by its sister washing station, Chellbessa. The region is also known for its dense semi-forest vegetation, providing ideal conditions for shade-grown coffee, contributing to its unique and excellent flavor. Product quality is continuously improved through perfect washing and natural processing, as well as the creation of special experimental batches. Ethiopian Landrace, as a local variety, is a plant population that has naturally developed and adapted to specific local environments over a long period, typically without human intervention. This is the result of natural selection and the accumulation of genetic diversity within a specific geographical area, making it highly suitable for local conditions.
This batch of 2026 new season washed Ethiopian cherries uses hand-picked and sorted red cherries. After peeling, they are soaked in fermentation tanks for 72 hours, then washed in washing tanks and soaked in soaking tanks for 4 hours. Afterward, they are laid out on raised beds and slowly air-dried for 10 days.
During cupping, this washed Ethiopian cherries exhibit white floral aromas, full-bodied peach flavors, and bergamot notes.