Description
Region: Yirgacheffe, Kochere
Elevation: 1950-2300 masl.
Arabica Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Supernatural
Lot: Ananas
Farm: Gutity Gargari
In the cup: Mango, Cherry, Orange, Prune, Plum, Cherry, Pomegranate, Ripe Fruit, Balanced, Sweet, Smooth.
There are multiple reasons why we find Ethiopian naturals to be so pleasing, rounded and cohesive, but a major factor that plays to the advantage of the natural processing method is the weather. The weather across the Yirgacheffe Region is incredibly reliable and predictable. During the harvesting months, the air is dry, and the sun shines with little rainfall interference. The days are warm and the nights are cool, which means most beds do not require the use of a
plastic cover for protection.
When we consider these conditions and pair it with the vast array of wild genetic mutations of the coffee trees, it can become clear why we find the Ethiopian naturals to have such a balanced cup profile, reliably season after season.
Processing Details
o Coffees grow in small-holder farmers’ backyards (known as ‘garden coffee’) in the Yirgacheffe region
o Cherries are harvested from October – January and taken to the washing station where small-holder lots are combined
o Coffee is hand sorted to remove under- and over-ripe cherries and select cherries between 18-22º Brix
o Cherries are shade-dried on raised beds in thick piles and regularly turned over to control fermentation for the first 3-5 days
o Cherries are then thinned out during the day but piled up again inside plastic ‘cocoons’ at night for 5-8 days
o Finally, cherries are spread in thick layers on beds with frequent moving for 10-15 days until moisture reaches 10-12%
o Dried beans are then stored in the dried cherry pod for protection and to maximise fruit flavours until milling and export preparation where further hand sorting and colour sorting is conducted to improve overall quality
o Ananas mean pineapple and is named to reflect the profile
(Info courtesy of Project Origin)
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