THE FROG KING - Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Sidama
Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom 74158
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1,920 - 2,330 masl

Natural Bonora is a Grade 1 coffee produced by smallholder farmers in the high-altitude village of Bonora, nestled within the Arbegona district of Ethiopia's Sidama region. Cultivated at elevations ranging from 1,900 to 2,330 meters above sea level, this coffee benefits from the region's ideal growing conditions. The cherries are meticulously handpicked and sorted by density through flotation before being dried on African raised beds, where they are regularly turned to ensure even fermentation and drying over 12 to 15 days. This natural process, managed at the Bochesa processing station, results in a vibrant cup profile featuring notes of blueberry, strawberry, lemon, and mild spice, culminating in a clean and sweet finish. With a Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) score of 87.5, Natural Bonora exemplifies the exceptional quality and dedication of the Arbegona smallholder community.