HOT ! ETHIOPIA - CHAWRA

FLORAL, PASSIONFRUIT + SYRUP

I N F O R M A T I O N

Producer: ChawraCountry: EthiopiaRegion: Gera,JimmaAltitude: 1850 MASLProcess: Wet FermentationVariety: Kurume + 74110

CHAWRA

Seid Kemal grew up in Sedi village, neighbouring the renowned Gera Research Centre, where he was inspired by watching scientists work with coffee varieties from a young age. Driven to move beyond the traditional model of selling cherry to local collectors, Seid established his own washing station in 2016. This independence allows him to process his family’s harvest alongside coffee from over 40 nearby smallholders, offering second payments to farmers and ensuring the value of their hard work stays within the community.

FERMENTATIONThe wet process uses water to remove the coffee cherry\'s skin and pulp, followed by fermentation to break down the mucilage. During fermentation, natural enzymes convert sugars into acids, gases, and alcohol, which influences the coffee\'s flavor. The beans are then rinsed, dried, and milled, preparing them for roasting.