September - Bekele Yutute

Surrender to the pure, sun-kissed allure of this Natural JARC 74158 from Bekele Yutute, Ethiopia's 2024 Cup of Excellence 4th-place sensation, where family legacy meets masterful dry processing in the lush Bensa region of Sidama. Hand-selected ripe cherries whole and unstripped of their juicy mucilage lounge luxuriously on raised, covered beds for 18 slow, shaded days, letting the sun tease out every forbidden layer of flavor while Bekele, his brother-in-law, and nephew guard the craft with obsessive care. The JARC 74158 variety, born from elite Metu selections and prized for its high yields and berry disease resistance, delivers a cup that's downright intoxicating: explosive white florals like jasmine dancing with ripe peach, apricot, and red apple sweetness, underpinned by honeyed brown sugar, juicy tropical fruits, and a silky, lingering finish that whispers of black currant and creamy indulgence. This limited natural lot is Ethiopian heirloom magic at its most seductive vibrant, complex, and impossibly addictive. Ready to let it tempt your senses? 😏☕