Limmu Coffee
Limmu
Limmu is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia with Gelila as the administrative center of the woreda. It is a part of the Misraq ( East) Welega Zone bordering the exclave of Benishangul Gumuz Region in the south, Sasiga on the southwest, by Benishangul-Gumuz Region on the west, by Ibantu on the north and on the east by Gida Kiremu.
Characteristic and use
The coffee plants in Limu are typically grown at high altitudes, between 1,100 and 2,200 meters above sea level, and are often shaded by trees. The coffee cultivation in Limu is done in a sustainable way that promotes the conservation of the environment and wildlife.
Limu coffee is typically processed using the washed processing method, which involves removing the outer layers of the coffee cherry and then washing the beans to remove any remaining mucilage. This process results in coffee beans that are clean, bright, and highly aromatic.
Speciality
Limu coffee is considered a specialty coffee and is highly prized by coffee enthusiasts for its unique flavor and aroma. The coffee is known for its complex flavor profile, which is characterized by a fruity and floral aroma, a medium body, and a bright acidity. Limu coffee is often used as a base for espresso blends or is featured as a single-origin coffee in specialty coffee shops and roasteries.