Elto - Ethiopia [Hamasho 96h]

Technical Data:
Roaster: TANAT
Origin: Bensa, Ethiopia
Producer: Eliyas Dukamo & Atiklit Dejene – Elto Coffee
Variety: 74158
Process: Natural Anaerobic (96-hour fermentation)
Score: 88 points
Profile: Blueberries · Blackberries · Earl Grey Tea
Size: 200 g
Roast: Light (Filter)
Best for: Filter

Why we like it: Its extended 96-hour fermentation produces an intense, dark fruit cup without sacrificing clarity, featuring an unusual and elegant hint of Earl Grey tea.

Who should buy it: Ideal for those looking for a funky and intense filter coffee, with jammy dark fruit notes and a very distinctive floral, tea-like character.

In the high plateaus of Bensa, Ethiopia, lies Elto Coffee, a project by Eliyas Dukamo and Atiklit Dejene. Both with extensive experience producing exceptional coffees in Ethiopia, they created Elto Coffee with the ambition of raising quality standards, highlighting Bensa’s terroirs and more modern washing methods.

In our Elto Hamasho lot, the 96 hours of fermentation result in a cup with an intense, yet always clear and well-defined flavor. At the beginning of the tasting, dark fruits take center stage: juicy blueberry, vibrant blackberry, black cherry... with a jam-like quality that avoids being overly sweet. Instead, the coffee evolves on the palate, with notes of Earl Grey tea gradually emerging. Floral notes later provide freshness and evoke the essence of the Ethiopian terroir.

Despite an extended fermentation, it does not seek to impress with an artificial aromatic explosion; it acts as a texture enhancer.

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