Ethiopia Banko Michacha Natural

About This Coffee

This coffee is produced by smallholder farmers in the Kercha woreda of Ethiopia's Guji zone at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Processed using the natural method at the Banko Michacha washing station, this landrace variety offers a complex flavor profile. Tasting notes include blueberry, grape, apricot, mango, strawberry, peach, and bergamot, with a smooth, floral finish and oolong-like depth. The high-altitude, cool highland conditions contribute to slow cherry maturation, resulting in a cup characterized by clarity, fruit depth, and aromatic complexity.

Origin

Guji (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Peach

Roast Level

—

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Ají Landrace

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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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