Bombe, Washed 74158 | Ethiopia

Details:

• Origin: Ethiopia

• Region: Bensa, Sidama

• Producer: Faysel Abdo

• Varietal: JARC 74158 

• Process: Washed

• Roast: Medium Light

• Bag Size: 200 g

• Tasting Notes: Citrus zest 🍊 • Honey 🍯 • Apricot 🍑 • Blueberry 🫐

Intro:

Mazelab is pleased to present Bombe, a bright and nuanced washed Ethiopian coffee from the celebrated high‑altitude region of Bensa in Sidama. This lot delivers a classic Ethiopian profile — vibrant citrus character with sweet fruit layers and delicately aromatic complexity — ideal for an elegant filter brew that’s refreshing and refined.

The Producer:

This coffee is sourced from the Bombe area of Bensa, Sidama, and crafted by Faysel Abdo, a producer known for careful handling and quality‑focused practices. Bensa’s elevation and microclimates slow cherry maturation, helping develop sugar and acidity balance that translates into beautifully expressive coffee. The region’s rich coffee biodiversity also contributes to depth and complexity in the cup.

The Process:

Bombe is prepared with a washed process, a traditional method that highlights transparency and varietal clarity. After harvesting ripe cherries, the beans are depulped and fermented to remove mucilage before being thoroughly washed. Careful drying at high altitude preserves brightness and accentuates the coffee’s citrus and fruit character without adding heaviness.

The Cup:

In the cup, Bombe shines with lively citrus zest 🍊 and honeyed sweetness 🍯 that provides a warm, inviting core. Notes of juicy apricot 🍑 and subtle blueberry 🫐 bring layered fruit complexity and balance to the profile. The finish is clean and expressive, with a gentle sweetness that lingers — perfect for lovers of crisp, vibrant filter coffee.

Overall:

Mazelab’s Bombe is a delightful expression of Sidama terroir — a washed lot that balances bright acidity, fruit‑driven sweetness, and aromatic clarity. Whether enjoyed as a thoughtful morning brew or a slow afternoon cup, this coffee offers a refreshing and nuanced experience that embodies the classic character of high‑altitude Ethiopian coffees.

What is the roast recency?

Mazelab doesn't advertise a roast preference to Filter or Espresso, instead they are roasted for the best amongst both - often called Omniroast. That being said, Mazelab typically roast towards a developed medium-light.

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.