Ayla Bombe Washing Station
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The story
The Ayla washing station is owned and managed by Testi Specialty Coffee, a family-owned company founded by Faysel Abdosh Yonis. The facility is named after Faysel's niece, with the name translating to grace or moonlight in Turkish. Established to support local coffee production in the Bensa woreda of the Sidama zone, the station serves as a hub for hundreds of independent outgrowers who deliver coffee cherries for processing.
Challenges
High-altitude environments in the Bombe mountains create difficult growing conditions for coffee trees, requiring careful management to ensure quality. Additionally, the region faces ongoing logistical needs regarding infrastructure, such as connecting rural homes to the electrical grid and ensuring consistent access to clean water.
Innovations
The station separates Bombe coffee as a distinct lot and handles both washed and natural processing; Verve documents slow, multi-week drying for its natural release.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-06