Ethiopia - Basha Bekele - Anaerobic Natural 56hrs

About This Coffee

From Kokose in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, this single-origin coffee sits at 2,100 meters altitude in the Shantawene–Bensa corridor. The 74158 variety, an Ethiopian landrace selection, is processed through 56-hour anaerobic fermentation followed by natural drying on raised beds. This lot won 1st place in the 2024 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence. Flavor notes include mango, pineapple, guava, honey, peach, blueberry, and black tea.

Origin

Kokose (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Pineapple, Honey, Peach, Blueberry, Black Tea, Guava

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Anaerobic Natural 56hrs

Typology

Arabica

74/158

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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