Ayla Bombe - Natural ( Filter Roasted )

COUNTRY: Ethiopia

HISTORICAL COFFEE REGION: Sidama

POLITICAL REGION: Sidama

POLITICAL ZONE: Sidama

WOREDA: Bensa

KEBELE: Bombe

WASHING STATION: Ayla

ELEVATION: 1,950 - 2,050m above sea level

VARIETY: 74112, 74110 JARC varieties

PROCESSING: Natural 

FARMERS: 725 independent outgrowers

WASHING STATIONOWNER: Faysel A. Yonis

Ayla is a privately-owned washing station that is located in the Bensa woreda (administrative district) in Ethiopia’s Sidama zone. It is located in the kebele (local village) of Bombe. The washing station is one of 28 owned and managed by Testi Coffee, a family-owned company founded by Mr. Faysel A. Yonis. The washing station is named Ayla after one of Mr. Faysel’s nieces. At Ayla, Testi separates and processes each kebele’s cherry delivery as a distinct lot, providing extra traceability. This particular coffee lot comes from the kebele of Bombe.

This coffee was processed using the natural method. Each day, carefully hand-picked coffee cherries are delivered to the wet mill and are meticulously hand-sorted prior to processing. The coffee is then graded by weight and spread evenly on raised beds to dry in the sun. Initially, it is laid very thinly and turned regularly to ensure consistent drying and prevent over-fermentation. This is done very carefully to avoid damage to the fruit.

After a few days, when the coffee has reached 25% humidity, the layers of coffee are gradually increased. Careful attention and control during this drying phase ensures the coffee is stable and that a clean and balanced cup profile is achieved. The coffee is turned constantly whilst drying to ensure that it dries evenly and consistently. At midday, the coffee is covered to protect it from full sun. It is also covered overnight to prevent damage from morning dew. Once the coffee reaches the optimum moisture level (usually after 15–18 days), it is hulled and rested in bags in parchment until it is ready for export.

RECOMMENDED Suitable for Filter brewing methods and French press.

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