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Alo 74158 Sky Project Natural

Alo 74158 Sky Project Natural

datura

About This Coffee

This coffee is a 74158 variety from the Alo Village in the Bensa region of Sidama, Ethiopia. Grown at an altitude of 2450-2500 meters, it is processed using a controlled fermentation method followed by whole shade drying. The cherries are fermented in barrels with hot water for four days until reaching a pH of 3.8, then dried in the shade to preserve aromatic complexity. This high-elevation coffee is part of the Sky Project, focusing on slow maturation to enhance sweetness and vibrant fruit expression.

Origin

Bensa (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Roast Level

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Processing

Whole Shade Dry Natural

Typology

Arabica
74/158
D

datura

datura Coffee is a specialty micro roastery in Paris, founded in April 2024 by Loïc Perneau, who spent four years as a barista and manager before stepping into roasting. Named after a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, the roastery focuses on seasonal microlots sourced from origins including Panama, Colombia, Guatemala and Ethiopia. Rather than working with fixed espresso or filter profiles, Loïc continuously adjusts his roasting approach for each lot, aiming to unlock its full aromatic potential while letting terroir and producer intention come through. Within months of launching, Datura was featured as the Coffeevine GEMS partner for December 2024, presenting two Geisha coffees from Guatemala and Ethiopia. Loïc still works as a barista alongside roasting, keeping a direct connection to the people drinking his coffee.

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