Yabitu Koba - Wet Process - 2023

Toffee, sweet almond, and peach on the nose introduce a delicate yet complex cup with prominent flavors of bergamot and citrus oil, accompanied by sweet cherry, melon, and coconut cream in the finish. Guji coffees have the potential to express some of the most complex and interesting cup profiles we have ever experienced. This latest stunning offering from the Hana Asrat washing station in Uraga is a beautiful representation of this storied terroir and a fitting example of the impressive standards of quality and consistency that Feku Jebril and the team at Yabitu Koba have achieved in recent years.

The Yabitu Koba - Wet Process - 2023, sourced by Passenger Coffee, represents a refined expression of the Guji, Uraga region of Ethiopia. Produced through the collaboration of the Hana Asrat washing station and Feku Jebril, this lot undergoes a meticulous washed process, a method often favored for highlighting the inherent clarity and acidity of high-quality heirloom varieties. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, vibrant profiles, this specific selection offers a complex sensory experience characterized by notes of toffee, sweet almond, peach, bergamot, citrus oil, sweet cherry, melon, and coconut cream. For those looking to better categorize these nuanced descriptors, consulting a flavor wheel can be an excellent way to map the interplay between the bright citrus elements and the deeper, creamy sweetness present in this cup. This coffee serves as a compelling example of the distinct regional character found within the diverse landscape of Ethiopian coffee production.