Father's- Kabira (Ethiopia)

🇪🇹 Origin & Producer

• Country & Region: Agaro, Jimma Zone, Western Ethiopia, at altitudes between 2,000–2,100 m a.s.l. 

• Farmer: Grown and processed by Mustefa Abakeno, who cultivates local heirloom varieties (74110 & 74112) on his 18 ha farm. He also established the Kabira station in 2020 to enhance quality through shared community processing. 

🌱 Processing & Varietals

• Varieties: Heirloom landraces 74110 & 74112, known for resilience and distinctive flavor characteristics. 

• Process: Fully natural. Cherries are carefully floated to eliminate underripe fruit, shade-stabilized, then sun-dried over 20–30 days on raised beds with shade nets and moisture monitoring—a combination of traditional and modern practices. 

☕ Flavor Profile & Cup Notes

• Tasting Notes (as described by the roaster):

  • Blackberries, red apple, cream ice cream

  • Other importers/roasters add: strawberries, nectarines, lilac, caramel fondant — showing a juicy, floral, and sweet cup complexity

🔬 Cupping & Reviews

• Generally scores around 86–87 SCA points, confirming high-quality execution of natural processing.

• One filter method review notes:

  “Light, very pleasant citrus acidity… a completely balanced overall taste experience (strong acidity does not stand out and the coffee is not at all bitter)… Sufficiently expressive even as a base for milk drinks.” 

• Belfast roaster review (Lot 5) mentions: “very juicy natural… raspberry, white chocolate, lavender, round & complex” 

🍽️ Brewing Recommendations

• Ideal for filter methods like V60, Aeropress, or Chemex to showcase bright fruit and floral notes.

• Also suitable as a lively medium-light espresso, especially if you prefer layered, dessert-like profiles with creamy sweetness.

• Versatile enough to work in milk-based drinks; it keeps clarity while balancing body and sweetness.

✅ Summary

Father’s – Kabira (Ethiopia) is a beautifully expressive single-origin coffee offering:

• Fruit‑forward and floral nuances (berries, lilac, red apple)

• Creamy sweetness and velvety mouthfeel

• A cup that’s both balanced and sophisticated—perfect for nuanced filter brewing or an elegant espresso.