Kaizen - Ethiopia Tagel Alamayehu Washed Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Ethiopia, roasted by Kaizen. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. In the cup, you can expect the hints of jasmine, apricot and orange.

Country: Ethiopia

Region: Guji

Farm: Tagel Alamayehu

Varietal: 74110

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 2300 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE REGION AND PRODUCER

This coffee comes from the Guji region, specifically the Hambela Wamena area, situated at an altitude of approximately 2300 m a.s.l. This is one of Ethiopia's most esteemed terroirs—the extreme altitude, cool climate, and slow ripening of the fruit result in a high sugar concentration and extraordinary aromatic precision.

The project is led by Tagel Alamayehu—owner of the Olkai export company and coordinator of the Hambela Goro station. His story is personal and deeply rooted in the region. Tagel’s father was one of the coffee pioneers in Guji and built the first washing station in the Bule Hora community. Following family financial struggles, Tagel set a goal to rebuild what was lost—and he realized this plan by creating a modern, quality-focused project based on collaboration with local farmers.

Today, Hambela Goro works with 460 small-scale producers, many of whom own only a few hundred coffee trees. Although each batch is a natural composition of many micro-plots, the coffee maintains impressive consistency and a clean profile.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

This lot is the 74110 variety—a selection originating from the JARC research program, known for its high sensory quality and clarity in the cup. Combined with the altitude of 2300 m a.s.l., it yields a coffee with a distinct structure, elegant acidity, and multi-layered aromatics.

The washed processing was carried out with great precision. Cherries are harvested at peak ripeness, hand-sorted multiple times, and then, after depulping, fermented in water for approximately 48 hours. Drying takes place on African beds for 10–12 days, depending on weather conditions.

The cup is dominated by an intense jasmine aroma, which builds lightness and elegance. The flavor features juicy orange, providing freshness and a clear, citric acidity, while the experience is rounded off by ripe, sweet apricot, bringing softness and fruity depth.

Store in a cold and dry space.