Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia: 12 Experimental Fermentations, 12 Unique Coffee Lots

Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia will auction 12 experimental fermentations as 12 unique coffee lots on 5 November 2026. Ethiopia is celebrated around the world as the birthplace of coffee, and this collection adds a new level of experimentation to its specialty coffee story. For roasters, green coffee buyers and coffee professionals, it is an opportunity to explore the creativity, precision and diversity that define modern specialty coffee.

12 Experimental Fermentations. 12 Unique Lots.

Every coffee has a story, shaped by its origin, growing conditions, variety, processing method and the decisions made after harvest. Fermentation is one of the most fascinating stages of that journey, offering producers new ways to explore the sensory potential of coffee.

With 12 experimental fermentations, Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia is presenting a collection built around exploration and individuality. Each of the 12 lots is a chance to discover a distinct expression of Ethiopian coffee. Rather than treating every coffee in the same way, experimental processing lets producers investigate how different approaches bring out unique characteristics in the beans.

What Is Experimental Fermentation?

Experimental fermentation means deliberately varying how a coffee ferments after harvest, instead of following one standard method for every lot. It can influence a coffee’s aroma, acidity, sweetness, body and overall complexity. Depending on the methods used, it may reveal unexpected flavour dimensions and create new experiences for roasters, baristas and coffee enthusiasts.

Celebrating Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Through Innovation

Ethiopia’s coffee identity is rooted in extraordinary genetic diversity, distinctive growing environments and generations of coffee-growing knowledge. Its coffees are appreciated for their expressive character and remarkable range of sensory experiences. Innovation in processing builds on this foundation: by combining an established heritage with experimentation, producers can explore new possibilities while continuing to celebrate what makes Ethiopian coffee so special.

Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia’s 12 unique lots reflect that spirit of discovery. For coffee professionals, a collection like this makes it possible to compare different processing approaches, evaluate individual lots and find coffees that stand out in the cup.

A Special Opportunity for Coffee Professionals

The auction is an opportunity for specialty coffee roasters, green coffee buyers, importers and industry professionals to engage with a distinctive collection of experimental coffees. Unique lots can give roasters new possibilities for seasonal offerings, limited releases and memorable coffee experiences for their customers. For baristas and coffee educators, they can inspire conversations about fermentation, processing and the relationship between origin and flavour.

For buyers looking for coffees with a compelling story, experimental lots offer more than novelty. They show how thoughtful processing contributes to the evolving language of specialty coffee. Evaluating lots like these well takes practice: cupping to SCA and Q protocols, recognising defects and judging quality consistently. That is the focus of Maryam’s Green Coffee Foundation course and her green coffee consultation, which covers sample evaluation, cupping and sourcing for roasteries and cafés in the UAE and the region.

Maryam Tabatabaei and the Announcement

The auction announcement features Maryam Tabatabaei, SCA Trainer and Q Arabica Grader. Those credentials reflect a connection to specialty coffee education and quality evaluation, two foundations of an industry built on knowledge, consistency and sensory understanding. As specialty coffee evolves, expertise in evaluating quality and communicating sensory characteristics helps connect producers with roasters and buyers around the world. Maryam teaches this evaluation in her Sensory Skills and Q Arabica Grader courses in Dubai.

Save the Date: 5 November 2026

The date to remember is 5 November 2026, when Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia’s collection of 12 experimental fermentations and 12 unique lots is scheduled for auction. For roasters, green coffee buyers and specialty coffee enthusiasts, it is a moment to keep on the calendar. Details about lot availability, fermentation methods, tasting notes, auction participation and purchasing arrangements should be confirmed through the official auction organisers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia auction?

It is an auction of 12 experimental fermentations from Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia, presented as 12 unique coffee lots, scheduled for 5 November 2026.

When is the auction?

5 November 2026.

Who is the auction for?

Specialty coffee roasters, green coffee buyers, importers and industry professionals who want to compare processing approaches and discover distinctive Ethiopian lots. Coffee enthusiasts can follow it too.

Where can I find lot details and how to take part?

Lot availability, fermentation methods, tasting notes, participation and purchasing arrangements should be confirmed through the official auction organisers.

Can Maryam Tabatabaei help me evaluate coffees like these?

Yes. Maryam is an Authorized SCA Trainer and Q Arabica Grader in Dubai. Her green coffee consultation covers sample evaluation and cupping for roasteries, cafés and importers, and her courses teach the same protocols.

Producer: Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia
Collection: 12 experimental fermentations, 12 unique lots
Origin: Ethiopia
Auction date: 5 November 2026
Featured in the announcement: Maryam Tabatabaei, SCA Trainer and Q Arabica Grader
Details: via the official auction organisers

Mark your calendar for 5 November 2026 and follow Prime Rose Farm Ethiopia for further auction announcements.

One origin. Twelve experiments. Twelve unique lots. Countless possibilities in the cup.