Konga Amederaro - Pre-order

Roaster's observation: We have found that the optimal resting time for taste is minimally a month for a rounder, sweeter, more balanced cup. With lesser rest time i.e. 10 days to 2 weeks, the coffee tasted less developed (to us) in terms of flavour; blueberry, fruity notes more distinct past a month’s rest.

About

Grown in the notorious Yirgacheffe region, this coffee is produced by a collection of smallholders from the Amedararo town; or Kebele, as it is known in Ethiopia. This particular lot has been processed close by at the Konga washing station using one of their new experimental methods.

Amederaro is a name for the registered coffee produced by members of the Konga village. Coffee is a family crop–grown by households within small gardens in this area. Producers line their homes with coffeetrees, and it is the primary source of income. It is common for producers to intercrop enset, the Ethiopian banana,in addition to avocados and papayas, to provide another source of food supply for the household.

Compost is collected and placed on the soils to maintain fertility. Producers in Ethiopia are diligent when it comes to organic farming methods. They are known as ‘passive organic,’ meaning that the coffee produced is 100% organic, but not certified due to the high certification fees. These producers also rely on natural methods to prevent the spread of pests and disease since access to chemical inputs is limited.

In order to provide the ideal climate for the coffee, shade trees are planted which additionally contribute to the health of the overall ecosystem. Pruning is also an important component amongst these producers, whereby the top of the tree is cut, and the lower branches are removed to influence cherry production and maintain the health of the tree.

Notes

Wild berries, blood orange, green grapes with black tea and a long honey finish.

Brew methods: V60, Kalita Wave, Moccamaster, Lili Dripper, Torch Mountain Dripper, Hand Brews, Kyoto Drip, Cold Brew.

This item is for weekly pre-order consolidation. All orders are consolidated from every Tuesday through Sunday. You should receive it before the end of the next weekend. If there is available stock at time of order, we'll fulfil the order per our usual timeline.

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