Ethiopia Koke Red Honey - Anaerobic Honey

Summary

Ethiopian single origin from the Konga Washing Station in the Gedeo zone of Yirgacheffe, grown at 2,000 masl by more than 400 smallholder producers from the kebeles of Koke, Konga, Udessaa and Birbirsa Kala. The lot comprises the heirloom varieties Kudhume and Dega. Red Honey process: cherries scoring above 20° Brix are selected, floated and sorted, then undergo 24 hours aerobic followed by 24 hours anaerobic fermentation before being depulped and dried with mucilage on shaded raised beds for 15 days. Winey and juicy, with tart red fruit and floral notes.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Omniroast

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Region

Yirgacheffe, Gedeo

Producer

400 smallholder producers

Altitude

2000 m.a.s.l

Variety

Kudhumi, Dega

Notes

Cranberry, Rose, Lilac, Cherry

The roaster

Color Coffee Roasters

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