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Country: Ethiopia Region: Yirgacheffe (Worka, Sakaro) Washing Station: Mengeshe Gumi Variety: Kurume, Dega, Wolisho Importer: Crop to Cup
Another beautiful lot from the birthplace of coffee. (see also the Shibru Dube lot)
The Mengeshe Gumi producer group received their export license in 2018, but never found someone who was willing to buy all of their production, something Crop to Cup was happy to do. This will bring stability to Mengeshe and his family as finding committed buyers and gaining market access is often no easy tasks for smallholders. Their 3ha farms produce amazing brews, and we are happy to have bought all Crop to Cup had left in stock.
The traditional, OG method (natural) from the birthplace of coffee (Ethiopia) delivers once again a delicious result that is delicate, yet bold and fragrant.
On the nose (and in the finish) we felt a lot of very pleasant flowers, think orange blossom. This acidity is quite unique and reminded us of ground cherry, which are very sweet and a little tart. Ethiopian coffee are also known for frequently displaying notes of berries, and this one is full of goji berry notes. This coffee is vibrant and clean. The lighter roast profiles can make it pass as a washed when enjoyed black.
A coffee is never truly complete without something sweet, and we had impressions of toffee and caramel.
If you drink your coffee with milk (espresso and filter) make sure to use a shorter ratio and longer brew time.
Method
Dose
Ratio
Time
Espresso
18 g
2.4:1
32-36 sec
Espresso with milk
18g
2:1
38-40 sec
Americano
18 g
2.5:1
32-36 sec
V60/Origami
23 g
17:1
3:30-4:00 min
Chemex & Batch Brew
40-60 g
16.5:1
5:00-5:30 min
French Press
18-25 g
16:1
3:30 min steep time
Farmer and exporter: Mengeshe Gumi Importer: Crop to Cup
Price we paid: 24.15CAD/kg
FOB price: 16CAD/kg. This is the price up until the coffee is on board a ship, ready to export, so basically, the amount of money that will stay at origin.
Farmgate price: same as FOB. Why? Because Mengeshe is also the exporter. He is in control of growing, picking, processing, milling and exporting. This means more work, but also more control over not only quality, but over his profit margins, something a lot of farmers have little to no control over.
