Hundred House Coffee, Gedeb, Ethiopia - 227g

Hundred House Coffee -

FARM: Lalesa Washing Station

REGION: Yirgacheffe
ALTITUDE: 2150-2200 MASL
VARIETAL: Heirloom
PROCESS: Natural

Ethiopian coffee production is profoundly influenced by the country's three main seasons. The Bega season (October-January) is the long dry period, crucial for coffee harvesting and processing. The Belg season (February-May) brings the first rains, essential for coffee flowering and early fruit development. The Krempt season (June-September) sees heavy rainstorms from the east, crucial for the later stages of coffee fruit development and ripening. By the end of September, the rains cease abruptly, allowing the coffee fruits to ripen, leading to a bustling harvest period by November.

The coffee is naturally grown under shade trees, primarily Ensete (false banana tree). The best cherries are bought from nearby farmers. Coffee is initially floated to remove quakers, then placed on drying beds for 12-15 days. Green beans are handpicked by local women. The grade 3 is coffee that cups 84 + with a greater defect count of between 13-25 defects.