Nano Challa Co-Operative - Jimma (Ethiopia)
Another outstanding washed heirloom added to the line-up, this time from the Nano Challa co-op in the Jimma region of Ethiopia- again an outstanding performer black (filter or espresso) and white. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the process:
- After harvest, the fruit undergoes 2 levels of sorting- firstly floatation in cement or metal tanks are used to weed out 'floaters', and immediately after they are subject to manual sorting
- The mucilage is removed mechanically, with the aid of PENAGOS machines to minimise water usage- this prepares the coffee for 12hours of soaking
- The coffee is skin-dried for 8-14 hours before moving to raised African beds to complete the drying process- overall, this usually takes 7-11 days
- Finally, the coffee is subject to 'parchment conditioning' for at least 12 hours, in order to stabilise their moisture content
The result is a a beautiful clean cup, providing notes of stone fruit, black tea and citrus- a classic expression of the washed Ethiopia.
Shipping and dispatch information
We roast Mondays and Wednesdays.
Orders placed before 12pm on Thursdays will be dispatched in the same week.
Delivery is free in the UK on orders above £40