Try a coffee that celebrates the delicacy and elegance of Ethiopian beans. The A Matter of Concrete roastery has taken the utmost care to bring out its natural flavor and aroma. It has been processed using the washed method, which reveals fresh notes of bergamot, a hint of black tea, and floral lightness in the cup. Each sip offers a balanced harmony of flavors and precise attention to the quality of this unique coffee.
This lot comes from a farmer named Ocholo Bedecha, who owns 8 hectares of land in the Guji region of Oromia , Ethiopia. His land, which is unusually large for this area, supports his family of eight children, who combine farm work with school. In addition to coffee, he grows vegetables and other crops for daily consumption, but it is coffee that provides him with a livelihood and new opportunities. Grown at high altitudes on the dark red soil of Guji, the distinctive profile of the individual coffees that come from Ochola Bedecha's farm is enhanced. This coffee is both timeless and specific – Ethiopian varieties with a direct link to a single producer. Ethiopia remains unique in the coffee world. Coffee was not introduced here as a colonial crop, but is rooted in culture, history, and everyday life.
In the washed method, the cherries first pass through a pulper, 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. Coffee processed using this method has a cleaner taste, higher acidity, and distinct fruity notes.
- Altitude: 1,800–2,000 meters above sea level.