This is not just another ordinary Ethiopia - this is Banko Gotiti from Not Another Boring Roastery, which will instantly make your day! The first sip will blow you away with fresh notes of juicy blackcurrant, followed by the velvety smooth taste of perfectly ripe peaches. And to make matters worse, everything is beautifully accentuated by the light, citrusy sparkle of lemongrass. In short, a fruit bomb full of juice and energy that will remind you why everyone loves Ethiopian coffee so much. So if you're bored of ordinary coffee, you've come to the right place!
This coffee comes from the Gadeb region, specifically from 780 small farmers around the village of Banko Gotiti. This region is part of the famous Yirgacheffe coffee belt, known for producing exceptionally high quality arabica beans. Thanks to the altitude of 1950 to 2210 metres above sea level, the beans have plenty of time to develop their unique richness of flavour and sweetness. The heirloom variety grown here is renowned for its genetic diversity and brings unique, often exotic, flavour nuances that are typical of Ethiopian coffees.
The washed method of coffee processing, also known as 'washed', focuses on purity and sophistication of flavour profile. After the fully ripe cherries are hand-picked, the skin and some of the pulp are mechanically removed using a depulper (a device used in the processing of coffee cherries that mechanically separates the flesh of the fruit from the beans inside). The beans are then fermented in water tanks for 12-48 hours, during which time enzymes break down the residual pulp. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly rinsed and then dried on raised African beds or concrete surfaces for 1-3 weeks. This meticulous and water-intensive process brings out the coffee's natural characteristics to perfection - resulting in a cup with bright, fruity-tea notes, smooth, balanced acidity and a complex flavor you'll want to enjoy again and again.
- Altitude: 1950 to 2210 m above sea level.