page_title: Coffee production in Ethiopia
section_title: Beans
hierarchical_section_title: Coffee production in Ethiopia / Beans
caption_attribution_description: English: Natural coffee tree on shore of Lac Tana, Bahr Dahr, Ethiopia Français&#160;: Cafféier naturel sur les rives du Lac Tana, Bahar Dahr, Ethiopia
context_page_description: Coffee production in Ethiopia is a longstanding tradition which dates back dozens of centuries. Ethiopia is where Coffea arabica, the coffee plant, originates. The plant is now grown in various parts of the world; Ethiopia itself accounts for around 3% of the global coffee market. Coffee is important to the economy of Ethiopia; around 60% of foreign income comes from coffee, with an estimated 15 million of the population relying on some aspect of coffee production for their livelihood. In 2006, coffee exports brought in $350 million, equivalent to 34% of that year's total exports.
context_section_description: Ethiopian coffee beans of the species Coffea arabica can be divided into three categories: Longberry, Shortberry, and Mocha. Longberry varieties consist of the largest beans and are often considered of the highest quality in both value and flavour. Shortberry varieties are smaller than the Longberry beans but, are considered a high grade bean in Eastern Ethiopia where it originates. Also the Mocha variety is a highly prized commodity. Mocha Harars are known for their peaberry beans that often have complex chocolate, spice and citrus notes.
caption: A Coffea arabica tree on Lake Tana in Bahir Dar
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