Clifton Coffee: Ethiopia, Banko Gotiti, Washed

The Roba Family Washing Station is located in the Gotiti Kebele, which is surrounded by the Gedeb Word. The 30-hectare area is encircled by the Banko and Raku rivers. Coffee cultivation practices in this area are dominate by indigenous agroforestry; a farming style which promotes tree and crop diversity. The coffee trees in this area are found at heights ranging from 1900 – 2700 m.a.s.l, which is one of the key elements of success for Yirgacheffe coffees. Roba Family washing station is headed by three brother from the Roba Family, namely: Kefyalew, Bekele and Tesfaye. All three share an academic background in Forestry, Geography, Population, Environment and development. Their knowledge benefits the daily operations of the Roba Family Washing Station and the strategic decision making for the Roba Family.