Ethiopia - Banko Taratu - Washed

About This Coffee

Banko Taratu is a washed coffee from the Gedeb area of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, grown at 1,900–2,300 meters elevation. Composed primarily of Ethiopian Heirloom varieties (74110 and 74112), the coffee undergoes traditional washed processing with extended or double fermentation (48–72 hours in water tanks) followed by slow drying on raised African beds. Tasting notes include yellow lemon, yuzu, bergamot, and peach on the aroma, with honey lemon juice, golden yuzu tea, peach Calpis, jasmine florals, and lychee on the palate. The flavor profile is delicate and refined with a smooth mouthfeel.

Origin

Yirgacheffe (Ethiopia)

Gedeb (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Peach, Floral, Honey, Jasmine, Yellow Lemon, Calpis

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed, 777 Double Fermentation

Typology

Arabica

74110, 74-112

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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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