TOH Natural No.6 Buku Abel - Ethiopia {74158 - Natural}

Technical Sheet

Roaster: KillBean
Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia
Producer: Buku Abel
Variety: 74158
Process: Natural
Altitude: Approximately 2,000 masl
Competition: Taste of Harvest (TOH)
Organizer: African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA)
Ranking: #6 in the Natural category
Tasting Notes: Blueberry · Lemon · Bergamot · Tangerine
Format: 200g
Roast: Ultra Light
Ideal for: Filter

Why we like it: A competition-grade Ethiopian natural that combines the intensity of blueberry with the citrus freshness of lemon, bergamot, and tangerine. Its sixth-place finish at Taste of Harvest reflects the quality of a lot that stands out for its fruit expression as well as its extraordinary clarity and balance.

Who should buy it: Ideal for lovers of Ethiopian naturals looking for intensely fruity profiles, bright acidity, and a clean cup. Especially recommended for those who enjoy competition coffees, Ethiopian varieties, and ultra-light roasts that allow every detail of the origin to be appreciated.

TOH Natural No.6 Buku Abel is a competition coffee from Sidama, Ethiopia, that secured sixth place in the Natural category at the prestigious Taste of Harvest (TOH) competition.

Cultivated at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters and produced from the 74158 variety, this lot represents a particularly refined expression of Ethiopian natural coffees, combining fruity intensity, bright acidity, and an exceptionally clean structure.

Taste of Harvest: a benchmark for African coffee

Taste of Harvest is an annual competition organized by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA), which aims to recognize and highlight some of the best coffees produced in Africa.

Each participating country selects its most outstanding lots through national evaluations, and the highest-scoring coffees advance to the subsequent stages of the regional competition.

This process identifies coffees of exceptional quality and offers international recognition to producers and regions that stand out for their work.

Achieving 6th place in the Natural category is a significant recognition, especially considering the diversity and level of the coffees participating in these competitions.

Buku Abel: a benchmark in Sidama

Buku Abel has become one of the most prominent names in recent editions of Taste of Harvest, thanks to the quality and consistency of its coffees.

Located in Sidama, one of Ethiopia’s most renowned coffee regions, this origin benefits from particularly favorable conditions for producing coffees of great aromatic complexity.

The high altitude, moderate temperatures, and genetic diversity of Ethiopian varieties allow for the development of profiles with a characteristic combination of fruits, flowers, and citrus.

In this lot, we find the 74158 variety, an Ethiopian selection recognized for its potential to produce high-quality coffees and expressive aromatic profiles.

A natural with intensity and clarity

The Natural process allows the cherries to dry while retaining their pulp and skin, favoring the development of greater fruity intensity and pronounced sweetness.

In TOH Natural No.6, this method results in a vibrant and juicy cup, yet with a clarity unusual for high-intensity natural coffees.

Unlike other naturals that present more fermented profiles, this lot maintains a clean and precise expression, where each note is clearly distinguishable.

The experience begins with a marked blueberry sweetness, which provides an intense and juicy fruity base.

Next, bright notes of lemon and bergamot appear, introducing an elegant citrus acidity and a refreshing aromatic dimension.

Finally, tangerine adds a sweet, clean citrus character that extends the experience and leaves a fresh, balanced finish.

The result is a coffee with a clearly Ethiopian identity: intense, fruity, floral, and vibrant, but with the structure and precision that characterize competition lots.

KillBean's ultra-light approach

Ultra-light roasted by KillBean, this coffee seeks to maximize the natural characteristics of its origin, variety, and processing.

The especially light roast allows for the preservation of the bright acidity, aromatic complexity, and clarity that make this lot an exceptional coffee.

TOH Natural No.6 Buku Abel is an opportunity to discover a recognized coffee from one of the most important competitions on the African continent, with a profile that combines fruity intensity and surprising elegance.

An ideal choice for those seeking expressive, clean Ethiopian naturals with competition-worthy complexity.

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