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Ethiopia - Alo Main Station - Anaerobic Natural

Ethiopia - Alo Main Station - Anaerobic Natural

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

Ethiopian landrace selection 74158 from Alo Village, sourced from smallholder farms at 2,340–2,480 meters altitude. Processed using anaerobic natural fermentation with 96-hour oxygen-free fermentation followed by slow drying. Offers blueberry jam, white peach, lemon custard, bergamot, and jasmine aromatics with a long, elegant floral-fruit finish.

Origin

Alo Village (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Grape, Floral, Jasmine, Blueberry Jam, Lemon Custard

Roast Level

Medium Light

Processing

Anaerobic Natural

Typology

Arabica
74/158
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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