ALO COFFEE MEWA VILLAGE
ALO COFFEE MEWA VILLAGE
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Ships directly from Newbery St., roasted to order just for you, then shipped. US delivery is typically 2–6 business days. Orders with coffees from more than one roaster arrive as separate boxes. Shipping & freshness →
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Tasting Notes
Specific flavors and aromas the roaster (or our team) noticed when cupping this coffee. They describe the brewed cup, not flavorings added to the beans.
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Roast Level
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Roast Level
How dark the beans are roasted, on a 'specialty' scale where Light/Ultralight preserves the most origin character.
Read more in the glossary → - Specialty Light/Ultralight
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Flavor Profile
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Flavor Profile
High-level flavor families this coffee leans toward — fruity, floral, sweet, chocolate/nutty, spicy, tea/botanical, or fermented/wine-like.
Read more in the glossary → - Fruity
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Origin Type
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Coffee Type
Whether a coffee is a single origin (from one farm, region, or country) or a blend (multiple origins combined).
Read more in the glossary → - Single Origin
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Flavor Notes
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Flavor Notes (SCA)
More specific flavor families inside the broader profile, using the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel — e.g. 'Citrus' and 'Berry' inside 'Fruity'.
Read more in the glossary → - Citrus, Berry, Tropical
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Caffeine
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Caffeine
Whether this coffee is caffeinated or decaffeinated, and (for decaf) which process was used.
Read more in the glossary → - Caffeinated
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Country of Origin
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Country of Origin
Where in the world this coffee was grown, or 'Multiple' for a blend with beans from more than one country.
Read more in the glossary → - Ethiopia
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Process Type
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Processing
How the coffee cherry was prepared after picking — dried with or without its fruit, fermented under specific conditions, etc. Big effect on the final cup.
Read more in the glossary → - Natural
This naturally processed coffee from Mewa Village is produced by Alo Coffee at their Gemechu Station and showcases the lively yet delicate character of Ethiopian coffee. In Nensebo, Alo Coffee works closely with smallholder farmers, carefully selecting ripe cherries and using thoughtful natural processing to highlight the unique personality of each village lot. Grown at elevations above 2,100 meters, the cherries are slowly sun-dried whole on raised beds, allowing fruit sugars and aromas to develop gently. The cup is clean and sweet with bright citrus notes and a tea-like feel, becoming juicier as it cools, with soft blueberry notes lingering in the finish. Balanced and elegant, this coffee is a beautiful reflection of Nensebo and Alo Coffee’s dedication to quality and transparency.
If you are new to Alo Coffee, their story is just as special as the coffee itself. Alo Village is home to the company’s processing headquarters, where nearby farmers bring their cherries for careful post-harvest processing. Located at elevations as high as 2,400 meters above sea level, the area offers ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffee. Alo Coffee was founded by Tamiru and his wife, Messi, who share a passion for showing the world the true potential of Sidama coffees. Before starting Alo, Tamiru spent years in the coffee industry after working as a university teacher and electrical engineer. When Ethiopia hosted its first Cup of Excellence competition in 2020, it opened new opportunities for producers to gain global recognition. Just one year later, Alo’s very first submission, a beautifully processed lot from their home village of Alo in Bensa, won first place. This achievement confirmed their belief that with care, patience, and intention, Sidama coffees can truly stand among the world’s finest.
Origin : Mewa Village, West Arsi, Nansebo, Ethiopia
Producer/Farm : Tamiru Tadesse, Gemechu Station (Alo Coffee)
Process : Natural
Roast Profile : Light
Varieties : JARC selections - 74110, 74112 and other indigenous selections
Altitude : 2,150 - 2,250 m.a.s.l.
Tasting Notes : Lemond Tea, Blueberry, Grapefruit, Mangosteen
Size : 8oz. (227g)
Coffee beans roasted by Newbery Street Coffee Roasters in Greater Boston
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Coffee: 15g
Grind Size: Light
Brewer: OREA V4 Classic with Kalita Wave 185
Water: 93'C (Boston tap water with ZEROWATER: TDS 000)
Ending Time: ~2:10
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| 0:00 | 50 | 50 Circle Pour |
| 0:30 | 60 | 110 Center Pour |
| 0:50 | 70 | 180 Center Pour |
| 1:20 | 60 | 240 Center Pour |
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