Ethiopia Nguisse Nare Natural

Ethiopia · Bensa, Sidamo Light Roast · Natural Process · 74158

Tasting notes of Watermelon · Red Apple · Plum

Bright, juicy, and wonderfully expressive, this light-roasted Ethiopian single origin brings together notes of watermelon, red apple, and plum. It’s a vibrant cup with the fresh, fruit-forward character we love in coffees from Ethiopia.

This coffee comes from Nguisse Nare’s Setame farm in Bombe, Bensa, where he farms at an impressive altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Nguisse also works with roughly 60 neighboring producers, sourcing coffee from their farms alongside his own 10 hectares.

After harvest, the cherries are floated and slowly dried on raised beds for about 20 days. This natural process allows the coffee’s natural sweetness and fruit character to shine through.

Nguisse Nare has been a Zoka Coffee partner since 2023, and we’re happy to share this beautiful coffee from his farm and the surrounding community of growers.

Origin: Bensa, Sidamo, Ethiopia Producer: Nguisse Nare Varietal: 74158 Process: Natural Altitude: 2,300 meters Roast: Light

Sourced from the Bensa district of Sidamo, Ethiopia, this Ethiopia Nguisse Nare Natural is a standout offering from Zoka Coffee. Produced by Nguisse Nare, this lot features the 74158 varietal grown at 2300 masl. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a distinct sweetness and complexity to the final cup. You can learn more about how this processing method influences the profile of the bean by exploring our technical guides.

In the cup, this selection presents vibrant notes of watermelon, red apple, and plum. These bright, fruit-forward characteristics are common in high-quality Ethiopian coffees, which are frequently celebrated for their nuanced acidity and aromatic depth. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee tasting, we recommend referencing our flavor wheel to help identify and categorize the intricate layers found in this unique harvest.