Whole Bean
Size: 227g / 8oz
Roast: Light
Recommended Rest: 4-6 weeks from roast date
Tasting Notes: orange blossom, lemonade, tangerine, earl grey

Origin Details

Region: Sidama, Ethiopia
Elevation: 2400-2550 masl
Producer: Tamiru Tadesse
Process: Washed
Variety: Landrace

ABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER

From ALO Coffee:

After harvest, ripe coffee cherries pass through a hopper where floaters are removed to ensure only dense, high-quality cherries move forward. These cherries are then de-pulped and washed immediately using a mechanical washer, skipping the traditional fermentation step to preserve the clarity of the cup and the purity of the terroir.

The freshly washed parchment is then transferred to African drying beds, where it is carefully dried over a period of 12 days. Our dedicated team turns the parchment every hour to ensure uniform drying and to prevent over-fermentation. To protect the parchment from harsh sunlight, it is covered with shade between 12 PM and 3 PM each day. Once the coffee reaches its target moisture content of 11%, it is moved to our warehouse for resting, allowing the flavors to stabilize and develop before final milling and export.

WHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE

We’re thrilled to be working once again with Tamiru and the team at Alo—this time after the chance to finally connect in person at the SCA Expo. This lot is extra special: it's the first release from the expertly grown washed selections we cupped together at the event. This specific lot, Tamiru himself told us we should make sure to try on the cupping table. From the first sip, it's everything we hoped for.

This washed Ethiopian dazzles with leaping florals, especially orange blossom that’s vivid and immediate. It’s followed by waves of yellow and orange citrus, each sip full of juice that gives the cup a bright, energetic structure. The finish lingers with elegant notes of Earl Grey and bergamot tea character that defines a high-quality Ethiopian washed profile.

This release marks the first in a series of coffees we’ll be sourcing from Tamiru, whose consistently high quality has impressed us time and again. This is just the beginning of what we hope will become a long-term relationship--one that allows us to share his coffees year-round.  It's a joy to share this one with you.