THE GRAINS
Origin: Guji, Oromia.
Roast: Filter
Washing Station: Shakiso
Altitude: 1,980 meters above sea level.
Variety: Heirloom
Benefit: Natural
Tasting notes: Floral and complex fragrance. Citrus acidity, peach. Light and smooth body reminiscent of tea.
HISTORY
"Nardos Coffee dates back to the 1960s, when Biniyam's great-grandfather
Coffee production began in Guji. Later, his grandfather built a
There was a washing station there. That was the first station in the region. Then, in 1998, Biniyam's father founded the exporting company. In three generations, the family's dedication has contributed greatly to Ethiopian coffee. In Biniyam's words:
“Small things matter, like building a washing station at an altitude of 2,000 meters or more, fermenting and drying the coffee on time, and letting the harvested coffees cool down before moving them to a warehouse to prevent them from drying out too much. Efforts like these, however small, make a big difference in the quality of the coffee.”
Shakiso is located in the Oromia region, in the eastern part of Guji district, at an altitude of 1980 meters above sea level. The Shakiso coffee washing station is in a new coffee-growing region, and the legacy coffee trees are only about 10 years old. Shakiso is a tropical rainforest region, so most of the coffee trees are shade-grown, benefiting from good rainfall for optimal production. The coffee is processed and dried using traditional methods.
THE IMPORTER
The importer of this coffee is Typica, a Japanese importer that strives to maintain a constant, direct, and communicative relationship with the producer. During our visit to Amsterdam, our friend Samuel QC from Typica didn't hesitate to include this captivating coffee in our tasting, and we're now sharing it with you.
THE RECIPE
We offer these guidelines to help you develop a recipe, but keep in mind that it may change depending on the equipment you use, the mill, and the water.*
IN 15 grams of coffee
OUT 240 ml in cup
Fine Grinding
45-second pre-infusion: 75 grams of water
2 pours of 97 grams each.
Time between vomiting: 30 seconds. Rapid flow
Water temperature 94ºC
Extraction: 2.00-2.30 min
Water 90 ppm
