Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere G1 Anaerobic Natural (120 Hr)

Lemon sherbet, candied orange, dark chocolate, lavender
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Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
Harvest Season 2021/22
Status Spot
Lot Number P8001302-4
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About This Coffee

This grade 1 microlot is from Kochere Beloya station in Kochere district, Yirgacheffe region. This lot was naturally processed with an extended 120 hour 'anaerobic' cherry fermentation in vacuum sealed bags.

Origin Ethiopia
Subregion Kochere
Harvest Season 2021/22
Producer Type Washing Station
Processing Natural/Dry Processed
Processing Description Natural process with extended 120hr anoxic fermentation
Plant Species Arabica
Variety Ethiopia Heirloom
Coffee Grade ETH CA NAT YIRG G1
Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact

The Region

Kochere Beloya washing station is located in Kochere district in the Yirgacheffe region and processes cherries from local smallholder farmers cultivating between 1,900 and 1,950masl. The station includes 12 standardised fermentation tanks and 136 drying beds. Coffee trees are typically shaded by Cordia and Acacia and the predominant varietals are known locally as Kumie, Diga & Wilsho.

Over a number of years the Yirgacheffe region has developed a distinguished reputation for fine coffees, producing some of the most sought-after microlots in world. The combination of high altitude (up to 2,200m in some areas), fertile soil, consistent and plentiful rains, and an abundance of local knowledge are all contributing factors to the high status of Yirgacheffe coffees. The indigenous ‘heirloom’ varietals - which grow wild in Ethiopia - are responsible for the unique flavour notes which make for an unusual but refined cup. When processed naturally through sun-drying these present as juicy and jammy stone-fruit flavours, floral notes and chocolate with a creamy body.

The Process

Cherries are delivered to the mill for careful sorting, to select only the ripest. The cherries are then vacuum packed in special sealed bags where they anaerobically ferment for 120 hours. The anaerobic process begins after around 18-24 hours, due to the build of CO2 pressure in the bags. The fermented cherries are then dried in the sun on raised African beds for 15-18 days, during which they are carefully turned to prevent over-fermentation or mould formation. Once the cherries have sufficiently dried they are rested before being transported to a central dry mill in Addis Ababa for secondary processing (hulling, grading, sorting and handpicking).

  • Subregion Kochere
  • Producer Type Washing Station
  • Processing Natural/Dry Processed
  • Processing Description Natural process with extended 120hr anoxic fermentation
  • Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
  • Plant Species Arabica
  • Variety Ethiopia Heirloom
  • On Sale No
  • Top Lot Yes
  • Price Per Kg £9.95
  • Status Spot
  • Coffee Grade ETH CA NAT YIRG G1
  • CTRM Contract Number P8001302-4
  • Origin Ethiopia
  • Warehouse Vollers Group Uk