Ayla Bombe | Ethiopia
Light & Floral
Pink Lemonade & Peach
Grind & Brew Guide
Brew & Grind Guides
☕ Grind Guide
Choose the grind that matches your brewer. Each grind is dialled to bring out balance, sweetness and clarity.
| Grind Type | Best For | Texture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Freshest | Home grinders | Whole beans | Maximum freshness & full control. Grind right before brewing. |
| Espresso | Espresso machines | Fine (table salt) | Calibrated for a rich, syrupy shot and balanced crema under pressure. |
| Stovetop | Moka pot / stovetop | Medium-fine | A touch coarser than espresso for gentle pressure and chocolatey body. |
| Filter | Pour over, batch, Aeropress | Medium | Clean, balanced cups that highlight origin character. |
| Plunger / Cold Brew | French press / cold brew / immersion | Coarse (sea salt) | Slow, even extraction for a smooth, rounded brew. |
🔧 Brew Guide
| Method | Ratio | Brew Time | Water Temp | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 1:2 (e.g. 20g → 40g out) | 25–30 sec | 93–95 °C | If the shot runs fast, go finer; if it chokes, go coarser. |
| Stovetop (Moka) | ~1:8 | Until gentle gurgle stops | 90–94 °C | Start with hot water to reduce bitterness; remove from heat early. |
| Filter / Pour Over | 1:15 (20g → 300g) | 2.5–3.5 min | 92–94 °C | Pour in slow circles; aim for flat bed and even drawdown. |
| Plunger / French Press | 1:14 | 4 min | ~93 °C | Stir, steep, skim the crust, then press slowly for a cleaner cup. |
| Whole Beans | — | — | — | Grind immediately before brewing to capture aromatics. |
Water quality matters. If possible, use filtered water (~75–150 ppm). Taste and tweak: finer grind = slower/stronger, coarser = faster/lighter.
COFFEE INFORMATION
Some coffees don’t need reinventing. Ayla Bombe is one of those coffees we’re always happy to
welcome back.
Ayla Bombe is a washing station in Bensa, Sidama, working with smallholder farmers from the surrounding highlands. Part of Testi Specialty Coffee’s network, it has become a recurring selection through our mates, Melbourne Coffee Merchants. It’s a coffee we’ve come to treasure for its beautifully classic expression of a washed Ethiopian coffee.
This lot brings together 74158 and 74112, two JARC varieties selected from Ethiopia’s native coffee genetics. Grown at high elevation and carefully washed, they deliver the clarity, florals and bright acidity that make coffees from this part of the world so distinctive.
For us, Ayla Bombe has serious summer energy. Pink lemonade and peach lead the way. It’s light, floral and juicy, with a clean, tea-like finish.
It’s an all-round beauty: from a delightful espresso, a classic pourover, or particularly lovely as batch brew when you want something bright, refreshing and very easy to keep drinking.
An unapologetically classic washed Ethiopian; exactly the kind of coffee we’ll never tire of.
Country/Region:
Elevation: 1950 masl
Coffee Varietal: JARC 74158 & 74112
Coffee Process: Washed
Harvest Year: 2025/26
SOURCING PHILOSOPHY
We work with producers who care about the interplay between healthy soils, locally-adjusted varietals, thoughtful husbandry and careful picking and processing. Our coffee is about a good life for those who drink it and those who grow it.
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