Gotiti Washing Station, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia | Washed FSC-8741

Eva Gotiti Wet Coffee Processing Station is a coffee washing facility located in the South Region of Ethiopia, within the Gedeo Zone, Gedeb Wereda, Gotiti Kebele. This station was established in 2022 on a two-hectare plot of land. Since its inception, it has steadily developed, with long-term plans for expansion, including underground water sourcing, the installation of artificial dryers, site expansion, and solar tunnel installation. The station employs six permanent staff members, six seasonal workers, and 244 temporary workers. Annually, the station processes approximately 500–600 tons of cherry coming from 868 farmers and their small coffee gardens. Primarily grown are coffee varieties such as 7454, 74110, 7440, and 74112. The station follows strict water management and traceability practices, reducing water use, separating coffee pulp from wastewater, and implementing efficient record-keeping from farm to export. Eva Gotiti Wet Coffee Processing Station follows the washed coffee processing method, which involves several detailed steps to ensure premium quality. The process begins with sieving to remove debris like leaves and stones. The cherries are then washed and pulped to separate the fruit from the beans. Next, they undergo fermentation in water tanks under controlled temperatures to remove the mucilage. After fermentation, the beans are washed again before being dried in parchment form. Quality control is maintained by monitoring temperature, bean size, colour, and odor to ensure consistency. Coffee traceability is also a priority, ensuring each lot is recorded, processed, stored, and shipped separately. The station is committed to environmental and social responsibility, providing coffee seedlings to the community, financial support to underprivileged farmers, and premium payments based on coffee deliveries. These efforts not only enhance sustainability but also strengthen the relationships between farmers and the washing station.