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Niguse Nare is a second-generation coffee producer from Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia. Coffee has been part of his family for many years. He inherited an 8.5-hectare coffee farm from his parents and has continued to develop it by acquiring additional land.
Nigusse farms his coffee in a traditional garden coffee system, where coffee grows together with enset, avocado, and other fruit trees. He also maintains semi-forested areas, creating a diverse and natural environment for his coffee trees.
His farms are located at elevations between 1,950 and 2,400 meters above sea level. He grows locally recommended varieties, including 74158 and 74110, which are well suited to the area.
Processing
Niguse has processed this lot via anaerobic fermentation, the cherries sealed in barrels for 56 hours before being spread out over raised drying beds in the open sun for 20 - 25 days. Once dry, the coffee is bagged up and sent to Eset dry mill in Alem Gena for hulling and sorting.
Tasting Notes
Blueberry, peach, florals and a hint of lime.
Fika Recommends
Brewing as a pour over highlights the beautiful florals and berry sweetness. As an espresso, it's a bright coffee, packed full of berry notes.
