Ethiopia Ayele Fulasa, Natural

Altitude: 2000 masl                                                                                                        Region: Yirgacheffe, Sakaro                                   
Producer: Ayele Fulasa

THE COFFEE

This coffee is a great example of a natural Ethiopian coffee. It's delicate tea-like characteristics is enhanced by the natural processing, along with floral tones.

FARM/PRODUCER

Ayele Fulasa expertly grows coffee at his farm at Sakaro, a region of Yirgacheffe. With a rich family history in coffee production, he implements traditional techniques passed down through generations. His farm is located at a high altitude of 2,005 meters above sea level and he cultivates the renowned 74110 coffee variety developed by the Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC).

The predominant varieties of coffee grown in Yirgacheffe are local landrace varieties, also known as Ethiopian heirlooms, while other varieties in the region were bred by the Jimma Agricultural Research Centre (JARC). As a leading research centre in Ethiopia, JARC has made significant advancements in creating disease-resistant and high-yielding varieties that maintain exceptional quality and taste.

THE PROCESS

This is a Natural processed coffee also known as dry-processed. During this traditional method the fruit remains upon the coffee, and the coffee cherries are dried whole.

The coffee is laid out on sun-raised beds, or patios.  This technique requires careful expertise from the producers to ensure the coffee is moved and rotated through-out the day,  ensuring it dries evenly thus controlling any unwanted fermentation. This process takes 3-6 weeks. After the cherries reach a optimal low moisture content, they are sent to be hulled where the dried fruit around the coffee beans is removed.  Naturally processed coffees are know to have mild fruity notes, good body, and lower acidity. 

WHY WE LIKE IT

We like this coffee for its pleasing berry-fruitiness and floral notes. It makes a delightful moreish filter coffee with tea-like characteristics, reminiscent to early-grey tea with its floral notes. 

Espresso coffee is balanced and smooth, the natural process delivering a coffee with good body and silky smooth creaminess.