Mulugeta Washed - Etiophia {Washed}

Technical specifications

Roaster: Coffee Collective
Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia
Producer: Mulugeta Muntasha
Altitude: 2100–2250 m above sea level
Variety: 74-158 Kurume
Process: Washed
Profile: Mandarin · Peach · Bergamot
Roast: Light (filter)
Format: 250 g
Ideal for: Filter

Mulugeta Washed comes from Arbegona, Sidama (Ethiopia), grown between 2100 and 2250 meters above sea level, an altitude that favors slow maturation and vibrant acidity.

Internationally recognized producer Mulugeta Muntasha —3rd place in Cup of Excellence 2024 and multiple top rankings in 2022— works with 320 outgrowers, focusing on precise lot separation to improve quality and payments to farmers.

The washing process highlights clarity and structure. Careful fermentation and meticulous drying allow for a clean, floral profile with defined acidity.

In the cup, it is elegant and structured, with notes of juicy mandarin, ripe peach, bright citrus, and an aromatic touch of bergamot. The acidity is refreshing yet balanced, with a clean and lingering finish.

A coffee shop that combines international recognition with a direct impact on the community.

Sensory Summary
🍊 Juicy and sweet mandarin
🍑 Soft and ripe peach
🌼 Floral and aromatic bergamot
🍋 Fresh and vibrant citrus fruits
✨ Elegant acidity, light body and clean finish

At Coffee Collective, we work from a simple yet essential philosophy: To create truly great coffee, we start with the people who grow the beans. We trade directly with coffee farmers and pay prices far above market level. This is not just an investment in quality but also in farmers' livelihoods, their future, and a more sustainable coffee industry.

Just as you pay a premium for a great wine, we believe that exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding quality deserve fair rewards. By paying more, we enable producers to invest in better production methods, improve their quality of life, and develop coffee to new heights, something you can taste in every cup.