{"product_id":"the-naughty-dog-tibebu-roba-ethiopia","title":"The Naughty Dog - Tibebu Roba | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Tibebu Roba Kurume \u0026amp; Wolisho (Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Peach • 🫐 Wild Berries • 🍫 Dark Chocolate • 🍬 Pralines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibebu Roba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gedeb, Yirgacheffe-Chelchele, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurume \u0026amp; Wolisho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,985–2,000 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Tibebu Roba's small farm in the Gedeb area of Yirgacheffe-Chelchele, this naturally processed blend of Kurume and Wolisho is a beautifully balanced Ethiopian espresso. Grown in nutrient-rich red volcanic soil at nearly 2,000 MASL, the slow ripening of cherries at this altitude contributes directly to the complexity in the cup — peach and wild berry brightness giving way to a smooth praline and dark chocolate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibebu Roba farms a small plot in Gedeb, part of the celebrated Yirgacheffe-Chelchele growing area in southern Ethiopia. Situated at 1,985–2,000 MASL on red volcanic soil, the farm benefits from a cool climate and the exceptionally slow cherry maturation that high altitude brings — a key driver of the complexity and sweetness in this lot. Tibebu farms sustainably, using his own compost and avoiding synthetic chemicals, supporting both the natural balance of the farm and the quality of the resulting beans. Both Kurume and Wolisho are indigenous Ethiopian varieties — low-yielding, heirloom cultivars closely associated with the forest coffee traditions of the region and prized for their delicate aromatics and refined cup character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural process at Tibebu Roba's farm involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness in spring 2025 🔍 Sorting — Defective and underripe cherries removed before drying ☀️ African bed drying — Whole cherries dried on raised African beds 🔄 Regular turning — Cherries turned regularly to ensure even drying throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended raised-bed drying is the defining step — the beans rest inside the whole cherry throughout, slowly absorbing the fruit's sugars and developing the layered sweetness, fruitiness, and fuller body that characterise this natural lot, while the clean execution preserves the purity of the varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA harmonious and approachable Ethiopian natural espresso from one of Yirgacheffe's most carefully managed small farms — juicy peach and wild berry freshness balanced by a smooth, dessert-like praline and dark chocolate finish. Works wonderfully with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍑 Peach 🫐 Wild Berries 🍫 Dark Chocolate 🍬 Pralines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Naughty Dog","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ May 13th","offer_id":57919662424438,"sku":"NAUGHTY-TIBEBU-ROBA-KURUME-AND-WOLISHO-NATURAL-ESP-MAY13","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/tibebu_roba_26_mDSQ-cropped.png?v=1779272514","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-naughty-dog-tibebu-roba-ethiopia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}