Major types of Khat

Khat, which is mostly grown around East Africa and Arabian Peninsula have mostly been known around the world by names like Harari, the one from Ethiopia and Miraa, the one from Kenya.  However, if you travel to Ethiopia and ask for a Khat by the name Harari you will never find any. To state it more clearly, it is just a name given to a Khat that comes from Harar, a major Khat producing region in Ethiopia. In this post, I will try to list the different names of Khat used locally In Ethiopia, which will be valuable for those who might travel to Ethiopia and want to give a try.

khat types in Ethiopia
If you travel to Ethiopia you will find that Khat is known generally by the name 'Chat' and pronounced similar to the English word chat (informal conversation).

The major types of Khat in Addis Ababa.
Aweday (አወዳይ) : widely known by the name Harari around the world and grown around the ancient city of Harar, which is located at the eastern part of Ethiopia. Aweday by itself has different varieties:

Ureta: sometimes it is called "Abu-Mismar" (nail type) a name derived from its nail type shape. This is the type of Awedy Khat that is sold in Addis Ababa and exported to different parts of the world.
    Kudaa
    Umerkule
    Fakka
    Chirra

Wendo (ወንዶ) : a type of Khat which comes from the southern part of the country and which is mainly sold in and around the city of Addis Ababa.

Beleche (በለጬ): Just like Wendo, this one also comes from the southern part of the country and sold in and around the city of Addis Ababa.

Gurage (ጉራጌ): a Khat with small leafs and long branches.

In addition to Variations in type and area of growth, Khat varies based on its quality, taste, substance strength and other social factors.