Ethiopian Harrar Longberry Coffee Beans

A dry processed (unwashed) Ethiopian coffee that is a grade of Harrar coffee beans which is bigger than Harrar Shortberry or Harrar Mocha (peaberry coffee beans).

Cuppers (professional coffee tasters) debate whether the coffee bean's size necessarily affects the taste of the brewed coffee.

Dry Processing Produces "Power House" Coffee

While some Ethiopian coffees such as the Yirgacheffes are wet processed, and exhibit citrus and floral notes, the Harrars are very different, considered wild due to the tastes that are allowed to impart to the coffee bean during dry processed as the fruit dries on the bean rather than being washed off as in wet processing.

The Harrar coffees are considered to be power house coffees. They exhibit a very bold taste that seems to resonates deep within the cup.

The Harrars are also dried in the sun, enhancing the beans' complexity and fruity flavors that sometimes come through in muted tones, perhaps hints of blueberry and apricot. The aroma of Harrars can be intense and makes it an attractive choice for adding to espresso blends.

A good Ethiopian Harrar coffee will often have a very interesting dry edge that provides a pleasant quality. The coffee's finish may include a hint of fermentation and sometimes tones of jasmine. Also see Ethiopian Coffee.

Green Coffee Production

Year	60kg bags	Coffee grown
2016	6,600,000 bags	871,200,000 pounds
2015	6,713,975 bags	886,244,753 pounds
2014	6,625,262 bags	874,534,558 pounds
2013	6,527,444 bags	861,622,595 pounds
2012	6,233,007 bags	822,756,871 pounds

Green Coffee Exports

Year	60kg bags	Coffee exported
2016	0	0 pounds
2015	3,091,980	408,141,360 pounds
2014	2,872,260	379,138,320 pounds
2013	3,044,440	401,866,080 pounds
2012	3,166,010	417,913,320 pounds

Data may not be available for the most recent year.
Source: ICO

Facts

Ethiopia is the #5 largest coffee growing country in the world, in 2015 they...
produced 886,244,753 lbs
exported 408,141,360 lbs
That's only 46% exported!

Sounds like a lot? It's actually 4.4% of the coffee grown worldwide.

Ethiopia coffee is grown on mountainside "fincas" (farms) at 1500 to 2200 meters above sea level
(that's 4,922 to 7,218 ft)


Source: ICO