Are you looking for a light and floral cup that will be your ideal companion on hot summer days? You've just found it! DAK Coffee Roasters has prepared a washed Ethiopian coffee for you, characterized by a light body reminiscent of black tea, citrus lightness, and the fresh aroma of white flowers. Enhance your day with this superb coffee!
Danche is a washing station in the Chelbesa region of Ethiopia, more precisely in the Gedeo area . The station is owned by SNAP COFFEE and is certified organic. The station buys cherries from approximately 400 farmers who produce excellent lots thanks to fertile soil and good agricultural methods. The farms are located at high altitudes (2,000–2,300 m above sea level) and their average size ranges from 1 to 2 hectares. Altitude plays an important role in shaping the distinctive flavor profiles produced at this washing station. Due to the location of this area, harvesting usually takes place later in the season than in other regions. This longer ripening period contributes significantly to the exceptional quality of the cherries.
In the washed method, the cherries first pass through a pulping machine, which removes the skin and pulp. The remaining green beans with pulp residue are then fermented for several hours to make it easier to separate the remaining pulp. After fermentation, the beans are washed with water to remove any remaining sugar. The coffee is then dried in the sun on concrete slabs or raised beds. In some cases, mechanical dryers are used if outdoor conditions are not suitable. The resulting coffee processed using this method has a cleaner taste, higher acidity, and distinct fruity notes.
- Altitude: 2000–2300 m above sea level.