Ethiopia Alo Coffee Special Washed

A washed process coffee from the Bensa region of Sidama, Ethiopia, sourced from smallholder farmers at 2,400 meters above sea level. Founded by Tamiru Tadesse, Alo Coffee won 1st place at the 2021 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence. Cherries are selectively picked, depulped, fermented under controlled conditions, and dried on raised beds in thin layers. The highland altitude and cool airflow slow cherry maturation, concentrating sugars. Flavor notes include cherry, mandarin orange, and red apple with floral complexity and clean, layered fruit character. Roasted as a light filter roast.