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Ethiopia - Halo Hartumi - Birhanu Dido (Underscreen Selection) - CoE 2021 #19

Ethiopia - Halo Hartumi - Birhanu Dido (Underscreen Selection) - CoE 2021 #19

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

Natural-processed Ethiopian coffee from Halo Hartumi, Gedeb, grown at 2100-2300 meters altitude. Produced by Birhanu Dido using organic farming methods on his 74112 variety coffee plants. This underscreen selection features smaller beans under standard SCA screen size, creating a brighter flavor profile. Aroma includes blueberry, peach, lychee, and sweet flowers. Tasting notes reveal strawberry, blueberry jam, peach gummies, mango, ripe lychee, bergamot, and frangipani with full, juicy mouthfeel. Cup of Excellence 2021 finalist, ranking #19.

Origin

Gedeb (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry, Blueberry Jam, Frangipani, Sweet Flowers, Peach Gummies

Roast Level

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica
74-112
WN

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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