Bowicha, Natural - Ethiopia

This lot comes from smallholder farmers in the Choriso district of Yirgacheffe. Farms here are small, often less than a hectare, and are typically semi-forested, with coffee grown alongside other crops. This intercropping approach supports soil health and provides natural shade, helping to slow cherry development and enhance flavour density. 

Cherries are selectively hand-picked at peak ripeness and delivered to the Haroberdame washing station. After sorting, they are dried as whole fruit on raised African beds for 20 days. During this time, the cherries are turned regularly to ensure even drying. This slow, controlled natural process allows fruit sugars to fully infuse the seed, developing the coffee’s soft fruit character and gentle sweetness.

This is a distinctly fruit-forward Yirgacheffe, packed with vibrant character. Juicy stone-fruits and delicate sweet citrus lead the cup, layered with soft florals that add lift and aromatic complexity.

Despite its fruit intensity, the profile remains composed, with structure and clarity keeping the flavour in balance. As a filter, it highlights bright notes and florals, while espresso draws out deeper, jammy fruit with a rounded, expressive finish.

• Region: Yirgacheffe
• Country: Ethiopia
• Elevation: 2,350 masl
  
• Variety: Dega, Kurume
• Process: Natural