Want a great filter for every day, but don't feel like researching what that might be? Then add FILTR FILTR from Kmen Coffee Roasters to your basket. It's a light, fresh, and fun coffee for every occasion. This time, the roastery has opted for washed coffee from Uganda, which, thanks to this processing method, will taste of ripe gooseberries, lemon balm tea and cashew cream, smell floral and entertain you on your filter every day.
Behind this coffee is the Coffee Gardens project, which not only grows some of the best specialty coffees in Uganda, but also promotes a culture of organic farming and social responsibility. Coffee Gardens was founded in 2017 with the aim of connecting coffee growers and consumers. The company was founded by a Czech woman and an Ugandan man who lived in England and moved to Uganda to start a project that would improve farmers' livelihoods, create new jobs in rural areas, and increase transparency throughout the supply chain. Coffee Gardens motivates and rewards farmers in various ways, such as post-season bonuses, tree distribution, and various year-round training programs.
In the washed method, the cherries first pass through a pulping machine that 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.