Ethiopia Aricha Adorsi G2 Washed - Espresso

Very excited to see our long term Colombian Importer has now made some amazing connections with Ethiopia and we have picked three lots to share with you! This Washed coffee is a very classic Ethiopia flavour profile. Very excited to have these coffees in the roastery!

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• Producers + Mill:

This exceptional coffee is sourced from Aricha village in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone. It's cultivated by a dedicated community of 800 farmers, coffee is produced at 1,900 to 2,100 m.a.s.l This high-altitude region's unique microclimates contribute significantly to the coffee's distinctive qualities. The primary varieties cultivated are kerume and heirloom varieties, showcasing the rich genetic diversity of Ethiopian coffee.

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• Variety:

Heirloom varieties are plants that have been traditionally cultivated and preserved by gardeners and farmers over several generations. They are known for their historical significance and cultural heritage. Typically, heirlooms are open-pollinated plants, which means they can be pollinated naturally by insects, wind, or other means without human intervention. These varieties often have unique traits, flavours, and appearances that have been maintained over time. That length of time is still open for discussion, with some happy at 50+ years, others more insistent at 100.

Key characteristics of heirloom varieties:

• They are usually associated with a specific region or cultural group.
• They have been passed down through generations, often within families.
• They may have specific historical or sentimental value.
• They can be open-pollinated, allowing for seed saving and preservation.
• They often have distinct flavours, colours, or growth habits.

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• Process:

Once the coffee arrives at the station, a thorough pre-sorting of the cherries is performed. The team carefully hand-sorts them, selecting only perfectly ripe ones and removing any unripe, overripe, or foreign material. Afterwards, the cherries are floated in water. Low-density, imperfect coffee is removed as it floats, while healthy, dense beans sink to the bottom. Next, the coffee cherries are de-pulped and fermented for 100 hours. To ensure optimal mucilage removal, the water is changed with cold water every 24 hours. Finally, the coffee is placed on African drying beds for 15 days. It's turned 5 to 6 times a day to ensure even drying

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• Region: Aricha, Gedeo

• Farm: Aricha village

• Producer: Small holder farmers

• Importer: Cofinet

• Price (green ex Shipping): £8.50pkg

• Variety: Kerume & Herloom

• Process: Washed

• Altitude: 1900 – 2100Masl

• Amount Bought: 120kg

• Tasting: Fruity, High sweetness, Syrupy, Balanced,  Full Body

• Flavours like: Green Grape, Chocolate, Malt Biscuits