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We have sourced with coffee through our partners Omani who visiting the farms in Ethiopia this year, sourcing directing from the farmers. They provided us with an amazing line up to choose from and we’ve opted for this beautiful natural from Wako Jegso with a cup score of 88.75. His farm is located in Halo Bariti Kebele in the Yirgacheffe region at 2100 m.a.s.l and is part of the Lemlem Ejersa farmer group.
Wako and his family grow 74110 and Kurume coffee, but also cultivate fruit trees and practise beekeeping on the same land. A father of 18 children, Wako inherited the land from his father and continued the family's coffee farming tradition. For many years, he sold his cherries to local coffee processing stations, though the income was modest and not very rewarding. However, with proper access, Wako's farm holds great potential for producing speciality coffee that reflects the rich heritage and biodiversity of Yirgacheffe.
The ripe and red cherries are collected after 6 hours of harvest. After this they are put on raised drying beds for 30-35 days, being turned over regularly and sorted through to further remove defects. The dry cherries are taken off at 10-11% of moisture content.
Tasting Notes
Blackberry, bursting with florals and brown sugar sweetness.
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Brewing as a pour over highlights the beautiful florals and berry sweetness, as an espresso it is bright and full of berry notes.
