Flavour: Blueberries, Korla Pear, Pecan, Floral
- Washing Station: Muje Mesina
- Region: East Guji, Guji
- Process Method: Natural
- Varietal: 74110, 74112, 74165
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Altitude: 1980-2100 masl
Roaster's Comment:
The Ethiopia Muje Mesina is a coffee we tried a few times before making the decision to release it. We cupped both the washed and natural alongside other Ethiopian coffees, and what stood out to us was how clean the coffees from Muje Mesina washing station were, across both processing methods.
Beyond the processing, the JARC 74110, 74112 and 74165 varieties tend to produce berry-like aromas and sweetness. Thinking back to our previous release of Ethiopia 74158, this coffee from Muje Mesina showed some similar qualities too.
We chose the natural over the washed as it was slightly sweeter, more complex, and more versatile across both espresso and filter. For us, this is exactly the kind of easy-drinking daily coffee we'd want to have on the bench. Something you can enjoy every day, whether you're pulling espresso or brewing a filter.
About the Coffee
Grown at 1,980+ masl in East Guji, Muje Mesina is a community coffee produced by 1,980 smallholder farmers, many growing coffee in their backyards around the washing station.Ā
The combination of high altitude, smallholder garden coffee and careful drying gives Muje Mesina its reputation for clean, expressive and distinctive East Guji character.
Muje Mesina has also received international recognition, including the 2018 World Barista Championship winning coffee and the 2019 African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) Taste of Harvest award.
