Ethiopia — Reshad Albuls 74-112 (Honey, Organic)

Tastes Like — 🍦 Vanilla • 🍇 White Grape • 🍑 Ripe Peach

DETAILS

• Producer: Reshad Albuls
• Region: Agaro, Jimma, Ethiopia
• Varietal: 74-112
• Process: Honey
• Altitude: 1,950 masl
• Certification: Organic (in progress)
• Price Paid: $13.20 USD/kg

INTRO Another expression of Reshad Albuls' resourceful farming in Agaro, Jimma — this time an experimental honey process. Complex and balanced, with vanilla and white grape sweetness alongside a ripe peach depth. In the cup: vanilla, white grape, and ripe peach.

THE PRODUCER Reshad Albuls took over his family farm in Agaro, Jimma, working without electricity or running water alongside six neighbouring farmers who rely primarily on natural processing methods. Honey processing, seen in this lot, is one of the newer techniques Reshad has been experimenting with alongside anaerobic naturals. The partnership began in 2023, with ongoing support toward organic certification to help expand opportunities for his high-quality coffee.

THE PROCESS This lot is processed as a Honey, with cherries pulped and dried with a portion of mucilage intact — an experimental technique for Reshad, done without electricity or water access.

This experimental honey approach is the defining detail here — it's what builds the vanilla and white grape complexity layered over the ripe peach sweetness that define this cup.

THE CUP Complex and balanced — vanilla and white grape sweetness up front, with a ripe peach depth running through the finish. A promising experimental result from a producer still refining his craft.

Flavour Notes 🍦 Vanilla 🍇 White Grape 🍑 Ripe Peach