Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Washed Filter - Single Origin

Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Washed Filter - Single Origin.

This lot is the result of contributions from approximately 900 smallholder farmers in Bensa woreda. Farms are typically under two hectares and managed using traditional, low input methods, with coffee grown alongside food crops under native shade trees.

Producers deliver freshly harvested cherry daily to the Ayla washing station, operated by Testi Specialty Coffee. Each delivery is paid at a premium above the government rate, with additional payments distributed post sale; linking quality directly to financial return. Processing is tightly controlled; cherries are hand sorted and density graded via floatation before being pulped within hours of harvest. The parchment undergoes 36 to 48 hours of wet fermentation, followed by washing, channel grading, and a secondary soak in clean water.

Drying takes place on raised beds under shade for 5 to 7 days, with frequent turning and hand sorting to ensure even moisture reduction and physical stability.

PROCESS: W

REGION: P

ELEVATION: 1

VARIETAL: T

CUP: L

ROAST: F

This washed Ethiopian from Code Black Coffee originates in the Bensa woreda region and is sourced through Testi Specialty Coffee. As a washed process coffee, it emphasizes clarity and brightness—characteristics typical of coffees treated with this method. The roaster identifies citrus, floral, and nutty notes alongside sweetness, presenting a balanced profile that showcases the origin's natural characteristics.

Ethiopia's Sidamo region, where Bensa woreda is located, is known for producing coffees with vibrant acidity and complex aromatics. This lot's combination of citrus brightness with floral and sweet elements reflects the terroir commonly associated with high-altitude Ethiopian washed lots. Use the flavor wheel to explore where these descriptors sit within the broader sensory spectrum.