Etiopia Gerse

Summary

Ethiopian coffee from the Gerse area of Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, produced by Mikiyas Bogale, who returned from studies in Germany to develop his family's coffee heritage through Fair Specialty Coffee and the washing station he inherited from his father in 2020. Grown at 2,000-2,200 m on nutrient-rich clay soils shaded by native trees. Ripe cherries are selected and pulped with the local "Agard" machine, fermented 48-72 hours in concrete tanks, washed and dried on raised beds with further hand sorting. Heirloom variety, washed process. Sensory profile: lime, apricot, vanilla; a lively cup with sweet vanilla and bright citrus and yellow fruit aromas.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Omniroast

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Cupping score

88

Region

Gedeo Zone, Yirgacheffe

Producer

Mikiyas Bogale

Altitude

2000 - 2200 m.a.s.l

Variety

Heirloom

Notes

Apricot, Vanilla, Lime

The roaster

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