This is an exceptional separation from Alo's Safo site. The cherry comes from extreme altitudes and is a staggering example of the quality this special place can produce. In the cup we find a floral expression of honeysuckle, bergamot, nectarine, and silver needle.
74158
Alo Village, Bensa, Sidama
2,400 - 2,550 masl
January 2026
Hand-picked exclusively at bright red ripeness. Floated to remove defects. De-pulped as quickly as possible, removing all mucilage. Dried on shaded beds for three days until moisture content reaches ~30%. Held in sealed bags for three days, then returned to beds to finish drying in the sun until moisture content reaches ~11%.
ABOUT TAMIRU TADESSE TESEMA
Tamiru, owner of Alo Coffee in Bensa, Sidama, has helped produce some of the highest-scoring coffees in recent Ethiopian Cup of Excellence competitions. His work around micro lot development is among the most focused we have encountered in the country. It is an honor to continue collaborating with him, and we look forward to supporting his ongoing efforts.
ABOUT 74158
The Jimma Agricultural Research Centre (JARC), one of Ethiopia’s federal agricultural research centers, approved the release of 74158 in 1979. The variety originally came out of the Metu Bishari Selections taken from mother plants from the Metu woreda (district) of the Illuababora zone. 74158 was selected and propagated for its high yield potential and resistance to coffee berry disease.
Pricing Details
DIRECT (USD ; GREEN)
$26.45/KG
DDP (VIA AIR)
$31.52/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.