Origin

Idido Kebele, Yirgacheffe

Idido kebele in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, is a region steeped in the rich history of coffee cultivation, tracing back centuries to Ethiopia’s heritage as the birthplace of Coffea arabica. Traditionally, Idido farmers cultivated coffee in small garden and forest systems, intercropped with food crops and shade trees. They relied on hand tools and natural fermentation to process their harvests. The introduction of wet processing in the 1970s marked a significant quality advancement for Yirgacheffe, leading to the establishment of the Idido Cooperative and its washing station to centralize cherry collection and enhance standards.

Formed in the late 1970s and joining the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union (YCFCU) in 2002, Idido gained access to international specialty markets and union-led export channels. Over the years, Idido farmers have been recognized for producing both washed and natural Grade 1 coffees, with meticulous processing and lot separation achieving global acclaim. Today, Idido coffee is celebrated for its signature jasmine florals, bright citrus-tea notes, and stone fruit sweetness, reflecting its enduring cultivation traditions and the cooperative’s commitment to modern processing and quality improvements.