THE PROCESS
Uniformly ripe cherries arrive at the Alo station and are laid out on raised African beds. Drying takes an average of 27 days. Cherries are turned hourly, shaded daily from 12–3 PM to avoid harsh sunlight, and covered at night. Once moisture stabilizes at 10–11%, they’re sealed in GrainPro for preservation, then rested in jute for 45 days before dry milling.

WHY MOONWAKE SELECTED IT

This marks our second collaboration with Tamiru and the Alo team. After meeting in person at SCA Expo and tasting their stunning washed lot, we knew we had to push further. This natural proves the range of their farms and processing: playful, complex, and vibrant.

THE CUP

Juicy raspberry and bright limoncello lead the profile, layered with red grape depth. As it cools, subtle florals and velvety wine notes weave in, adding dimension. Sparkling acidity keeps the cup alive - a counterpoint to the floral elegance of Alo’s washed lots.

THE PARTNERSHIP

Each release with Alo moves us closer to year-round access. This natural lot isn’t just a coffee - it’s a celebration of versatility, craft, and the relationship we’re building with Tamiru and his team.

Flavour Notes: Raspberry, Limoncello, Red Grape

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.