Regarded as secondary to Sidamo and Yirgacheffe, Limu washed coffee still has a distinctive winey flavour. The Limu bean is flatter than the other washed coffees. Although predominantly a smallholder produced coffee, there are some government-owned plantations in Limu. Distance from Addis by car up to 8 hours (400 kms).
| Limmu Coffee | Characteristics |
| ALTITUDE | 1400-2100 m (4590-6880 f |
| CUP | A well balanced cup. Medium acidity and body with a distinct winey flavour. |
| HARVEST | November to January |
| SHIPMENT | February to September |
| EXPORTS P.A. | 6’000 MT washed (Grade 2) |