This exceptional coffee comes from Bombe, Bensa, in Ethiopia’s Sidama region and is produced by Basha Bekele, who won the 2024 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence with an outstanding score of 90.5 and was one of only two recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award. Grown at elevations of 2,000–2,300 meters above sea level, the coffee benefits from fertile volcanic soils and a cool climate that allows the cherries to mature slowly, developing exceptional complexity and sweetness. The farm follows a traditional shade-grown system, where coffee trees thrive beneath native forest species and are intercropped with bananas, avocados, and other crops, supporting biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. The 74158 variety is harvested between November and January through careful selective hand-picking, ensuring that only fully ripe red cherries are processed. To maintain optimal drying conditions, the coffee is slowly dried under shade on raised African beds for 15–21 days. Although this extended drying process sacrifices efficiency, it enhances cup cleanliness, sweetness, and overall consistency. In the cup, rich notes of Juicy peach are complemented by the bright fruit character of strawberry and pineapple, while delicate lavender aromatics add elegance and complexity to the finish.