Bona Kike
Background
Bona Kike is one of our stations named after the nearby kebele, Bona Kike. The name "Bona" honors the founder of the wereda, while "Kike" originates from the Sidamic word "Kikicho," meaning valley or low place. Historically, the area was known as "Chiriko" until 1975 when it was renamed Kike following the arrival of the Bona Kike Ark (Kike Mariam). The kebele itself was established in 1911, and the coffee station was founded in 2002. Situated at an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters above sea level, Bona Kike offers an ideal environment for producing high-quality coffee, deeply rooted in the region’s rich history and cultural heritage.
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Elevation - 2100 – 2300 msi
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Climate - Sunny, Surrounded by Vegetation
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Region: Sidama/ Bensa / Bona
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Processing Method: ,Natural Coffee, Washed Coffee
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Station Owner/Producer: Bona Kike
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Harvest Month: Dec-Feb
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Number of Drying Beds: 150
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Number of Washing Tanks: 12
Processing Method
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Natural Coffee - Dried more slowly than washed coffee.
- Takes 14-16 days to fully dry.
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Washed Coffee - Fermented for 72 hours to remove mucilage.
- Thoroughly washed and dried on beds for 10-11 days.
