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Ethiopia - Lulo Coffee - Bella Hambela - Natural

Ethiopia - Lulo Coffee - Bella Hambela - Natural

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

A natural-process Ethiopian coffee from Buku Hambela region in West Guji, grown by the Lulo Coffee collective at 2200 meters altitude. Composed of the 74158 landrace variety, this microlot won 1st place in the 2025 Ethiopian Taste of Harvest Natural Category. Handpicked ripe cherries are slow-dried on African raised beds under controlled shade for approximately 140 days. The coffee exhibits elegant rose florals, black-tea backbone, honeydew melon, tropical fruit, and peach notes with a long, refreshing finish.

Origin

Hambela (Ethiopia)
Guji (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Rose, Black Tea, Peach, Honeydew Melon

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica
74/158
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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