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Ethiopia Ismael Hassen Kayon MT

Ethiopia Ismael Hassen Kayon MT

Arkib Kopi

About This Coffee

A natural process Ethiopian single-origin coffee from the Kayon Mountain estate in the Guji Zone, grown at 1,900-2,200 meters altitude. Produced by Ismael Hassen Aredo's family-owned, certified organic and biodynamic farm. This coffee features a bright citrus profile with notes of orange, marmalade, pineapple, and strawberry, transitioning to magnolia, honeycup, and creamy mango. Medium-high body with medium citrus acidity and excellent balance.

Origin

Guji Zone (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Orange, Pineapple, Strawberry, Blackberry, Prune, Melon, Watermelon, Jam, Magnolia, Honeydew, Lemon Peel, Dried Cranberry, Dried Strawberry, Marmalade

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

AK

Arkib Kopi

Arkib Kopi was founded in 2018 by Helmi, a certified Q grader whose training in Japan shaped both his palate and his approach to presentation. The roastery operates from its "Ibu Sawat" (Mothership) facility in Kuala Lumpur, housing a custom 1kg machine alongside a 15kg Cogen roaster for production batches. Sourcing follows a dual model: direct trade with producers to secure top lots and a sustainable partnership with Falcon Coffee Trader that prioritizes social and environmental impact. The lineup is organized into three collections, FANSI for omni roast, RUTIN for filter, and MANIS for espresso, each highlighting seasonal origins from Rwanda, Panama, Indonesia, and Brazil. Arkib also runs weekend public cupping sessions at its flagship, reinforcing its role as a community hub for specialty coffee education in Malaysia.

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