This Ethiopiafrom Coffea Circulor is exactly the type of filter coffee that focuses on juiciness and sweetness. The cup has a very distinct blueberry flavor, complemented by a sweet note of brown sugar and fresh red currants, which add juice and a slight sparkle. The acidity is medium and more apple-like, the body is lighter but juicy, so the coffee feels lively but still balanced. The aftertaste reveals a hint of black tea and tropical fruit, which nicely rounds off the whole profile and leaves you wanting another sip.
The coffee comes from the Sidama region, the Bensa area, and the Keramo locality. Processing is handled by Daye Bensa, a producer that has long been regarded in Ethiopia as one of the most reliable names in terms of consistency and working with individual lots. Farmers from Keramo brought their cherries to the Daye Bensa station for processing, where the most important thing is to work with the identity of the lot and separate individual deliveries so that the coffee retains its character. This lot was grown at a high altitude of around 2300 m above sea level, which is typically reflected in the density of the beans and their distinctive aroma.
Processing is natural and done cleanly and precisely. The cherries are hand-picked when fully ripe and then dried whole on raised nets until they reach the target moisture content. This preserves the distinctive fruitiness and sweetness in the flavor, but without any heavy fermentation traces. Variety 74158 is an Ethiopian selection known for its aromatic expression, and in its natural state it beautifully highlights blueberries, currants, and sugar sweetness. The result is a filter that is juicy, clean, and wonderfully clear from the first sip to the last.