England edition 03 / ALO Faficho Asefa

england edition 03 / alo faficho asefa is a washed ethiopian coffee from the right roast, selected as a cup of excellence lot, which places it among a small number of competition-graded coffees from its harvest. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, keeping the cup clean and allowing the bean's character to come through clearly. expect stone fruit and peach across the cup, leaning bright and defined rather than heavy or syrupy. brewed filter, whether pour over or batch, tends to suit washed ethiopians well, giving the fruit clarity room to open up without adding extra body or muddiness.