2025 Hamasho; Songo, Lot #154 - Ethiopia

Hamasho has long produced some of the highest-scoring coffees in the world. This exploratory honey process lot was made possible through the dedication of the contributing producers and our exporting partner, Elto, to whom we are deeply grateful. In the cup we find ripe blueberry, peach tea, and lychee.

The 2025 Hamasho, Songo, Lot #154 represents a distinct offering from Ethiopia, sourced and roasted by Sey Coffee. This specific lot utilizes the honey process, a technique that sits between washed and natural methods by leaving a portion of the fruit mucilage on the bean during drying. Generally, processing methods like honey processing are employed to influence the final cup profile, often enhancing sweetness and body compared to fully washed counterparts.

When evaluating the sensory profile of this coffee, which includes notes of ripe blueberry, peach tea, and lychee, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize these nuanced characteristics. As with many high-quality selections from the Songo region, the interplay between the honey processing and the inherent qualities of the coffee cherry creates a complex experience that highlights the diversity of Ethiopian production.