Friedhats
Diima Danche - Natural Heirloom - Ethiopia
Diima Danche - Natural Heirloom - Ethiopia
This lot showcases an heirloom coffee variety grown by around 400 farmers in Chelbesa, Ethiopia, at elevations of 2000-2300 meters. The cherries are processed at the Danche washing station, operated by SNAP Coffee, an Addis Ababa-based company that partners with over 550 farmers. SNAP Coffee provides training and invests in the local community by building schools and roads, contributing to the region's sustainable development. The result is a coffee that reflects both the unique high-altitude terroir and the dedication of the farming community.
Roast date: 05/09/2024
Weight: 250g
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Producer
SNAP Coffee - Danche washing station
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Roastery
Friedhats Coffee Roasters
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Taste notes
Strawberry, raspberry, and lychee
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Process
Natural
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Region
Chelbesa area of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
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Variety
Heirloom
Natural Process
The Natural Process is the original method of processing coffee that can be dated back generations. When the Natural Process is done under careful and controlled conditions, it offers a premium flavour experience that is not found when a coffee is processed as a Washed Process: deep fruit and floral notes, often with a heavier body and less acidity.
The coffee cherries are first sorted and then spread in a thin layer (2-6 cm) on raised drying beds. These special drying beds are used for almost all high-quality Natural Processed coffees because they increase the circulating air flow around the coffee cherries and thus lead to better drying. It is extremely important that the coffee cherries are carefully sorted early on in the drying process, otherwise the cherries will brown too quickly and it will no longer be possible to recognise under- and overripe cherries in the further process. The coffee cherries are constantly turned in order to prevent possible mould formation and overfermentation. The cherries are turned until they have a moisture content of less than 20% and the outer layer of the coffee cherry shrinks and turns completely dark in colour. This process takes around 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the weather conditions.
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