Rogue Wave Ethiopia Tariku Kare Bombe *Natural Filter + Espresso*

Roaster's Tasting Notes: Cherry / Nectarine / Blueberry / Floral / Orange Process: Natural Varieties: 74158 / 74110 / 74112 Roast Date: June 9 200g / 7.05oz

Rogue Wave is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

From Rogue Wave

Oscar Riascos and his family planted their first trees at La Macarena (Pacamara, Geisha, and Bourbon) during an uncertain period, driven by a conviction that each variety could become something exceptional. Working alongside his brother Darwin and neighbour Wilton Benítez, Oscar developed a rigorous approach to processing that set his farm apart in Piendamó, Cauca. That commitment was recognized in 2024 when he took home Best Coffee of Cauca.

La Macarena sits at 1,900 masl in the Cauca region of southwestern Colombia, where the Andean Volcanic Belt contributes mineral-rich soils and a climate well-suited to high-quality arabica production. Proximity to Wilton Benítez has brought more precise, scientific processing methods to the farm, giving Oscar an edge in an increasingly competitive market.

This natural-processed Ethiopian coffee from Revolver Coffee showcases the Bombe region's fruit-forward character through producer Tariku Kare's lot. Natural processing typically emphasizes fermentation and fruit development—qualities evident here in the roaster's identification of cherry, nectarine, and blueberry alongside floral and citrus notes. The combination suggests the complexity often found in Ethiopian coffees, where floral aromatics frequently accompany stone fruit and berry profiles. Available in both filter and espresso roast profiles, this lot demonstrates how processing method and roast style can shape the expression of a single origin's inherent characteristics.