Intelligentsia
Ethiopia Alaka Natural
OriginEthiopia
Roast levelLight
ProcessNatural
Summary
Single-origin coffee from Ethiopia, grown by smallholders in the Guji zone and processed by METAD at their Hambela Alaka washing station. The natural process on raised beds preserves the complexity and distinct character of Ethiopian coffee. Flavor notes include blackberry, plum, and tangerine.
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Brew guide
Pour over
Ratio 1:18- Temperature
- 96°C
Grind: 5 or 6
- 1.Boil water to 205-216 F
- 2.Weigh coffee: 1g of coffee per 18g of water
- 3.Drop in filter: add filter to equipment
- 4.Grind coffee and add to filter
- 5.Add water in stages
- 6.Remove filter and enjoy
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Details
- Format
- Bean
- Roast profile
- Filter
- Decaffeinated
- No
- Region
- Guji, Oromia
- Producer
- Alaka Farmers Association
- Altitude
- 1900 - 2200 m.a.s.l
- Variety
- Heirloom
- Notes
- Tangerine, Plum, Blackberry
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The roaster
Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee roaster that helped pioneer direct trade sourcing. Based in the US, they work with in-season, fresh coffees and roast to l…
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