Ethiopia - Hambela Buku Abel (2016 & 2017 ToH #1)

About This Coffee

Hambela Buku Abel is a natural-processed Ethiopian coffee from Buku, Hambela, grown at 2,100–2,300 masl by smallholder farmers. The coffee was Champion of the African Taste of Harvest (TOH) for Natural Process in 2016 and 2017. Processed at the Buku Abel Washing Station owned by DW Exports, only cherries above 2,000 masl are selected and dried on raised beds. Heirloom variety displays blueberry, peach, and mango aromatics with berry and chocolate notes.

Origin

Hambela (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Blueberry, Peach, Berry, Chocolate, Toffee

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Heirloom

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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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