Refisa Washing Station

The Refisa Washing Station is located in the West Arsi region of Ethiopia. Coffee cherries processed at this station are grown at altitudes ranging from 1800 to 2070 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape at Refisa includes the specific cultivars 74110 and 74112, as well as general heirloom varieties. These selections reflect the regional genetic diversity common to the area.

The station focuses on the washed process. Both lots currently represented in the index utilize this traditional method to prepare the coffee for export.

The catalog footprint for Refisa includes two distinct lots, which have been featured by two different roasters. The index tracks these coffees across harvest years, including a 2021 lot.

Recent catalog examples include the Ethiopia Refisa Espresso from Rumble Coffee Roasters, which utilizes 74110 and 74112 varieties, and a 2021 Refisa lot from Sey Coffee featuring heirloom varieties.

The work at Refisa is defined by its consistent application of the washed process to regional Ethiopian heirloom and specific 74-series cultivars.