Ethiopia - Basha Bekele

Traceability

Country: Ethiopia
Region: Sidama · Bensa · Bombe
Producer: Bekele Butusha (Basha Bekele)
Altitude: 2,000–2,360 m above sea level
Varietal: Heirloom 74158 (Walega)
Process: Natural
Notes: Orange · Lime · White Grape · Daisies
Methods: Filter / Light Espresso / Omni

This lot from Basha Bekele, a producer and exporter in Bensa (Sidama), reflects the highest potential of Ethiopian coffee. Grown in a semi-forested environment between 2,000 and 2,360 meters above sea level, this microlot uses the 74158 (Walega) variety, selected by JARC for its cup quality and natural resistance.

Basha won first place at the 2024 Cup of Excellence, and its meticulous work is evident in every detail: rigorous harvesting, continuous hand selection, and slow drying on raised African beds, which concentrates sugars and enhances Bombe's characteristic fruit expression.

The result is a sweet, clean, and complex cup, with notes of orange, lime, white grape, and daisies, united by a bright acidity and a light yet enveloping texture. A highly precise natural lager, ideal for those seeking defined floral profiles.

Sensory Summary
🍊 Orange
🍋 Lime
🍇 White grapes
🌼 Daisies
Profile: Sweet · Floral · Vibrant

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