LIMU · JIMMA ZONE

Limu Green Coffee Export — Grade 1 Washed Specialty

Limu is one of Ethiopia's most distinctive specialty origins, grown in the Jimma Zone at elevations between 1,400 and 2,000 metres. Greenbean-coffee exports Grade 1 Limu green coffee — almost exclusively washed — to importers and specialty roasters in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Limu's clean cup with bright acidity, wine-like complexity, and caramel finish has made it a favourite among European specialty roasters seeking traceable, SCA-scored Ethiopian lots.

Last Updated: April 2026

What Does Limu Green Coffee Taste Like?

Flavour Notes

Bright AcidityWine-LikeSoft SpiceCaramel

Process

Washed

SCA Score Range

84 – 88 points

Altitude

1,400 – 2,000 metres

Harvest

October – January

Why Import Limu Green Coffee from Greenbean-coffee?

Limu washed lots offer exceptional value in the specialty market. Greenbean-coffee sources exclusively Grade 1 lots with consistent quality across seasons. Limu is particularly popular among European specialty roasters for its clean, wine-like acidity and smooth finish. Pre-shipment samples available.

Where Is Limu Green Coffee Exported?

Greenbean-coffee exports traceable, SCA-scored limu green coffee to wholesale importers and specialty roasters in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Every lot ships with GPS polygon traceability and full compliance documentation.

Greenbean-coffee exports traceable, SCA-scored limu green coffee to importers and specialty roasters worldwide.

Europe

GermanyNetherlandsUKScandinavia

Limu green coffee export to Europe is our primary trade lane for this origin. European specialty roasters value Limu's clean, wine-like profile for filter-focused programs and specialty blend components. All lots are EUDR-compliant with GPS polygon traceability.

United States & Canada

USCanada

Limu green coffee export to the US provides North American roasters with an under-discovered Ethiopian origin at a competitive price point. Limu's wine-like complexity and caramel finish appeal to roasters seeking distinctive single origins.

Middle East

Saudi ArabiaUAE

Limu green coffee export to the Middle East serves roasters looking for clean washed Ethiopian lots with complexity beyond the typical citrus-floral profiles. Limu's spice and caramel notes pair well with medium-roast espresso preparations.

Asia

JapanSouth Korea

Limu green coffee export to Asia targets discerning Japanese and South Korean roasters who appreciate Limu's nuanced, wine-like acidity — a distinctive alternative to the more widely available Yirgacheffe and Guji origins.

How Is Limu Green Coffee Traced and Verified?

Every Limu lot includes GPS polygon mapping, washing station identification, and SCA cupping scores verified by certified Q Graders. Full traceability documentation meets EUDR, FDA, and international specialty certification requirements.

Learn more about how Greenbean-coffee sources and grades Ethiopian green coffee or review our full export compliance and EUDR documentation.

How Is Limu Green Coffee Shipped and Documented?

Limu green coffee is packed in GrainPro-lined jute bags (60kg) and exported via Djibouti Port. Full export documentation includes ICO certificates, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and EUDR compliance records. Lead times: Europe 4–6 weeks, US 6–8 weeks, Middle East 3–5 weeks, Asia 6–8 weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Limu's clean, wine-like acidity and consistent quality at a competitive price point make it a favourite among European specialty roasters. It performs exceptionally well as a filter coffee and as a blend component. All Greenbean-coffee Limu lots are EUDR-compliant.

Yes. Greenbean-coffee exports Grade 1 Limu green coffee to the United States with FDA-compliant documentation, SCA cupping reports, and full traceability records. Limu offers American roasters a distinctive, under-discovered Ethiopian origin.

Yes. Every Limu lot from Greenbean-coffee includes GPS polygon coordinates, washing station ID, processing method verification, and SCA cupping scores (84–88 range) verified by certified Q Graders.

Limu green coffee from Greenbean-coffee is almost exclusively washed-processed, which produces a clean cup with bright acidity and wine-like complexity. This clean profile is what makes Limu distinctive among Ethiopian origins.

Limu offers a distinctive wine-like acidity and caramel finish that sets it apart from the floral Yirgacheffe and fruit-forward Guji profiles. It is competitively priced and valued by European roasters for filter and blend applications.

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