Strawberry Wine, Ethiopia, Sidama, Buku Abel, Anaerobic Natural 74158 (TOH 2nd Place)
What Does It Taste Like?
- Red Berries, Strawberry/Cherry Wine, Rose
- Fruity, Complex, Winey
- High Sweetness, High Acidity
- Elegant, Clean, Full-Bodied
Coffee Data
Farm: Smallholders, processed at Buku Abel
Variety: 74158
Process: Anaerobic Natural
1. Cherries are handpicked and floated.
2. Cherries are then anaerobically fermented (without oxygen) in sealed tanks.
3. After fermentation, cherries are dried in cherry on raised shaded beds and frequently turned.
Elevation: 2100-2300m
Brew Guide
The most important factors to a good brew are:
- Soft Water (maximum 150ppm)
Water that is too hard contains an overly high concentration of certain minerals that mute desirable characteristics of coffee such as acidity, sweetness, aroma and body. If your water is too hard, consider using bottled or, filtered water.
- Resting
After our coffee has been roasted, it requires 3 weeks of resting (left sealed in the bag) to allow CO2 be released, otherwise you may perceive roasty/bitter flavours that dissipate as the gas escapes. Rested coffee tastes sweeter and allows the characteristics of your coffee's origin, variety and processing to shine.
- Weighing Your Coffee (and Water)
Whether you're brewing filter, espresso, or anything in between, You need consistency in your method to produce great results. Use a scale to control the amount of coffee and water used in your recipe.
For espresso we recommend 1:3, coffee to water, with a contact time of 20-22s. For lovers of a more traditional espresso, stick to 1:2.
Filter wise, between 1:14 (thick, jammy brews) to 1:16.5 (tea-like) depending on the coffee you're brewing with.
For more guidance on specific brewing methods and equipment, see our brew guide.
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