Plot Ethiopia Malawo Whole Bean

Name: Plot Ethiopia Malawo Whole Bean
Brand: Plot

$25.00

7oz / 200g Whole Bean

Notes: Yuzu, Nectarine, Assam

Region: Bensa, Sidama

Producer: Arbegona Station

Varietal: 74158

Process: Washed

Elevation: 1920 - 2300 m

Harvest: December 2024 - February 2025

From Plot:

"This year’s lot from Boreta is absolutely stunning. We’ve been eagerly awaiting the fresh Ethiopian crop, and it does not disappoint. This is a beautiful, complex cup brimming with citrus, stone fruits, and heady floral notes. We’re tasting yuzu, nectarine, and Assam tea. Recommended for all-day drinking, every day.

Story

This beautiful coffee comes from Arbegona, one of the thirty districts (or woredas) in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region. Located in the Sidama zone, Arbegona—which is also the name of the main town—is bordered by Bona Zuria to the south, Bursa to the southwest, Gorche to the northwest, and Bensa to the east.

The cherries are harvested from small plots in the highland area, specifically in a village called Boreta. Situated at a staggering altitude of 2,200 masl, this village stands among Ethiopia’s highest growing areas, earning its coffees the prestigious “Highland Coffee” designation. The area enjoys a sunny climate and is surrounded by lush vegetation. While coffee is the main cash crop, farmers also cultivate sugar cane, false banana, spices, and vegetables.

Cherries are sorted for density and quality by floating them in large water tanks. After flotation, they’re transferred to African raised beds with mesh nets, where they’re rotated every 30 minutes to ensure even drying and control fermentation. Drying typically takes 12-15 days, depending on temperature and humidity. Finally, the dried cherries are stored in warehouses for flavour development.

Producer

Daye Bensa was founded in 1996 by two coffee producing brothers Asefa Dukamo Korma and Mulugeta Dukamo. They began exporting their high-quality coffees in 2006 and went on to place highly in several Cup of Excellence competitions. Today Asefa acts as the CEO and Mulugeta manages the expansion and construction of washing stations."