Ethiopia | Biniyam Aklilu

Ethiopia | Biniyam Aklilu

This coffee comes from the Gerse Kebele in the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, at 2,000–2,200 masl. It is produced by Biniyam Aklilu, who works closely with several small farmers in the area. 

Cherries are harvested and dried on raised beds, hand-sorted for defects, and covered during the hottest hours of the day to slow the drying process. Once the correct moisture level is reached, the coffee is stored in cherry before being hulled and transported. The beans grow under the shade of local trees - Wanza, Girar, and Weyira  in clay-rich soil, a combination that shapes the coffee's gentle, complex character.

The result is a naturally processed cup with delicate florals, apricot, and honey, with a gentle acidity and a finish reminiscent of peach iced tea.

Country of origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe
Producer: Biniyim Aklilu
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Natural
Flavour notes: apricot, honey, Lipton ice tea peach
Altitude: 2000 - 2200 msl 


-roast-
Filter — light roast, best for pour over, drip, or Chemex
Espresso — medium roast, best for espresso and milk-based drinks
Omni — somewhere in between, works great as both filter and espresso