This coffee was grown by smallholder farmers around a village of Gerse (Ger-say) in the region of Yirgacheffe. The smallholder farms, with just a few hectares of land, that contribute to this lot are located between 1,500-2000masl, most of whom intercrop with other crops. These are used to feed their families as well as trade for alternative income streams. This lot was processed as a natural with a drying time of around 30 days.
Due to its elevation, this lot has a med-high natural acidity. During processing, it was subject to small amounts of fermentation, producing sweet, 'fruited' aromatics. This increases its perceived sweetness and balances the med-high level of acidity produced through elevation. A very small amount of 'ferment' is detectable in the cup as yellow fruit created by the aromatic esters produced during processing. However, it is 'clean', with terroir and varietal still dominating the cup. Expect yellow and orange fruits in the cup paired with a brown sugar-like sweetness.
*Note: As each machine is different, start with an amount of coffee that comfortably fits in your basket. We are using VST 20gm baskets for our recipes. For example, if your portafilter fits 16g of coffee, you need to down dose it as per our recipe. Dose and distribute carefully using a scale capable of reading to an accuracy of 0,1g.
Hot tips: Make sure the portafilter is hot when you start brewing. If it’s not, run some hot water through it to heat it up. The espresso shot should first come out as drips and be heavy and oily, and eventually become a steady stream. Please use your grind setting to achieve the recommended brew time.
THIS COFFEE COLOUR IS
Purple Sweetness & Flavour
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A complex cup profile producing notes of Florals, Chocolates and Deep, Purple Fruits
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