Ethiopian Sidamo Nensebo Organic G1 Washed - Refisa Washing Station (2019)

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Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
Harvest Season 2018/19
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Lot Number P604540-1
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About This Coffee

This is an organic, grade 1 washed lot from Refisa washing station, Nensebo woreda (district) in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia.


THE PRODUCERS


This lot is comprised of coffee from 648 smallholder farmers who are local to Refisa washing station. Farmers typically have a small area of land and cultivate heirloom varieties with the local names Wolisho and Kurume at altitudes between 1,800 and 1,970masl.


THE PROCESS


This coffee is fully washed at a central washing station. Farmers deliver their ripe cherries to the washing station where they are carefully sorted and floated to select only the highest quality for processing. The cherries are pulped and then fermented in water for 36-48 hours depending on ambient conditions. The coffee is then thoroughly washed in clean water grading channels, after which it is dried in the sun on raised African beds for 12-15 days, or until the optimum moisture content has been reached. In the daytime the parchment needs to be raked and turned periodically to ensure a consistent drying process. The coffee is also covered between 12pm and 3pm to protect it from the hot sun, and at night time to protect it from rainfall and moisture.


THE REGION


Refisa washing station is located in Nensebo woreda, Sidamo, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The region has a distinguished reputation for producing some of the most sought-after and characterful coffees in the world. The combination of high altitude, plentiful sunshine, unique - indigenous heirloom - varieties and an abundance of local knowledge all contribute to a cup profile characterised by clean, citric acidity, sweet chocolate notes, and floral notes.

  • Cup Score 87
  • Region Nensebo
  • Wet Mill Refisa Washing Station
  • Processing Washed
  • Processing Description Fully washed and sun-dried on raised African beds
  • Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
  • Plant Species Arabica
  • Variety Ethiopia Heirloom Varieties
  • Screen Size 14 Up
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  • Certifications Organic
  • Coffee Grade ETH CA WA SID G1
  • CTRM Contract Number P604540-1
  • Country of Origin Ethiopia
  • Warehouse The Annex

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