Oromia zone whose Nensebo coffees were sold as Sidamo until a separate designation of origin in 2017, and are described as floral, citrusy and bright.
West Arsi is a zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, covering about 11,777 km² divided into 12 districts, with Shashamane as its capital. One Spanish roaster says its coffees were long sold as Sidamo until the ECX granted the area its own designation of origin in 2017. For the Nensebo area it gives about 1,900-2,050 m, where small producers also grow teff, enset and wheat, and it describes floral and citrus notes with vibrant acidity.
Field notes
- i
West Arsi coffees were long sold under the Sidamo name, and the ECX recognised the area as its own designation of origin only in 2017, according to one roaster.
- ii
The Worka washing station sits right on the border between the West Arsi and Sidama zones.
In the cup, according to guides
- FloralOften notedOne roaster describes Nensebo lots with floral notes.
- CitrusOften notedThe same roaster describes citrus notes and vibrant acidity.
Within West Arsi
Elsewhere in Ethiopia
Sources · 2 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-10. Some details here are less settled than others.
- West Arsi Zone · Wikipedia
- Worka Nensebo · Ineffable Coffee (Spanish roaster)