A new addition to our 'Sesongot' lineup this year, we're delighted to feature this special heirloom lot from Aulia Kahpi. Several unique elements are at play here – a landrace Ethiopian varietal, grown in Sumatra, and processed under Kahpi's expert care – all combining beautifully to create a gorgeous fruity-floral cup with notes of guava, watermelon, and jasmine. For those of you who have enjoyed our Sesongot lots before, we're excited for you to try this new release!
Our Sesongot coffees are all from Aulia Kahpi of Rakyat Farm in Bebesen, Sumatra. Kahpi names these coffees 'Sesongot' after the distinctive caterpillars that hang from the coffee trees on his farm. The sting of a sesongot is extremely painful and can even be fatal, so it's infamous among regional coffee farmers as something to look out for when picking. Harvesting this coffee is no walk in the park, and we're really grateful to Kahpi's team for having the skills and courage to do it.
Aulia Kahpi has worked hard to achieve a reputation for quality and now works with 15 neighbouring smallhold farmers to process larger volume lots and secure better prices for their coffee. Kahpi inherited his farm from his parents, but his growing network of farmer collaborators has been achieved through his entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, and openness. Already an experienced processor, he recently attended Lucia Solis' Indonesian fermentation camps to further finesse his processing techniques.
Elevation: 1300-1600 MASL
Varietal: Abyssinia
Cup score: 89
Price paid per kg: £10.61
Process: Natural
