Ethiopia - Refisa - Extended Fermentation Washed

About This Coffee

This is a washed Ethiopian single-origin coffee from Refisa Washing Station in the West Arsi district of southern Ethiopia. The coffee is sourced from 742 smallholder farmers in the villages of Refisa, Roricho, Bulga, and Riripa, grown at altitudes of 2000-2100 meters. The coffee uses Dega and Wolisho varieties and undergoes an extended fermentation washed process with up to 60 hours of underwater fermentation. The flavor profile features notes of peach, lychee, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia flower, and lemon custard, with a sweet and full-bodied character.

Origin

West Arsi (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Peach, Floral, Jasmine, Gardenia, Lemon Peel, Lemon Custard

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Extended Fermentation Washed

Typology

Arabica

Dega, Wolisho

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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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