Ethiopia | Kokose

Tasting Notes: 

• Blood orange 
• Dark chocolate 
• Concord grape
• Caramelized Apple
• Vivid acidity 
• Jammy body 

Grade 1 

Origin & Processing:

• Origin: Ethiopia 
• Region: Sidama
• Varietal: Landrace
• Process: Natural
• Fermentation: Special Prep 
• Altitude: 1800-1960 MASL
• Harvest: 2025

The Story Behind the Coffee:

The importer of this delicious coffee — Apex Coffee Imports — provides the following information:

Approximately 500 smallholder producers in Kokose cultivate organically grown, sugar-rich, high-quality coffee cherries. This success can be attributed to the village's high elevation, favorable climate, and nutrient-rich soils across 1 to 2-hectare plots, which also support the cultivation of various food crops.

The cherries are meticulously processed at the washing station, which for this natural lot involves density sorting, hand sorting on drying tables, and prolonged drying under the Ethiopian sun to achieve optimal moisture levels. Once processed, the coffee is dry-hulled, bagged, and transported to Addis Ababa for milling and export.

The Story Behind the Producer:

In Bensa, coffee is primarily cultivated by smallholder producers who use traditional methods, including hand-picking the ripe cherries during the harvest. The region's reputation for producing high-quality coffee makes Bensa a special origin for specialty roasters and coffee enthusiast

 Whole Bean:
This coffee is shipped as whole bean to preserve flavour and aroma, letting you grind it just the way you like.  

Note:
No grinder? No problem! If you're unsure about the ideal grind size for your machine, come see us in-store. Our team is always happy to give personalized grind size recommendations and can grind your beans for you.