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Ethiopia - Kercha Sakicha - Pile Up Processing

Ethiopia - Kercha Sakicha - Pile Up Processing

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

Ethiopia Kercha Sakicha from Bule Hora in Guji region at 2200 meters altitude. Processed using Pile Up, an experimental fermentation method where cherries are placed on plastic sheets in raised beds and fermented before drying. Variety 74112. Flavor profile includes strawberry jam, blueberry, dried mango, orange peel, and fruity cocktail notes with a liqueur-filled chocolate finish. Full-bodied with rich aroma.

Origin

Bule Hora (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Blueberry, Chocolate, Strawberry Jam, Dried Mango, Liqueur, Fruity Cocktail

Roast Level

Processing

Pile Up

Typology

Arabica
74-112
WN

Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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