Killbean - Buku Abel ToH Experimental #2 Anaerobic Natural

Bio: This is our first time working with Killbean, but we are very excited for this collab! We had someone on discord ask about them recently and we dug around to find more info on them. They are roasting very light, which is hard to find in the UK and they have some super interesting lots, with a focus on unique origins and naturals. 

Roast Profile: Extra Light (close to UL, but not quite). Similar to Scenery’s extra light. 

Rest Recommendation: They recommend resting their coffee for 8-12 weeks, but 6 weeks is likely a good start. 

Why did we bring this coffee on?

Ranked 2nd place in the TOH Experimental Category, this lot comes from Buku Abel in Ethiopia’s Sidama region, grown between 2100–2300m among dense forest landscapes and rich volcanic soils.

TOH — Taste of Harvest — is one of East Africa’s most important coffee competitions, focused on showcasing the highest quality coffees across the continent. This experimental lot reflects exactly that spirit: precision, intensity and originality.

Processed as an Anaerobic Natural, fully ripe cherries undergo a seven-day sealed anaerobic fermentation before slow drying on raised African beds. The result is expressive and layered, while still maintaining structure and clarity.

In the cup, it opens with deep red florals and jammy sweetness, followed by apple cider-like acidity and dense berry fruit character.

Tasting Notes: Red floral, Jammy, Apple Cider, Berries