Guji Hambela Carbonic Maceration - Ethiopia

 Guji Hambela Carbonic Maceration

Taste Story

Bold flavors are upfront in this uniquely processed lot. Right away you get a big dose of tropical and berry sweetness. Followed by a crispness that is comparable to wine or kombucha for some. What we love is that the fermentation doesn’t lead to unpleasant funkiness, but a vibrancy you’ll appreciate with each sip. 

What is Carbonic Maceration?

Carbonic maceration is the prolonged fermentation that occurs within the cell structure of the coffee cherry. It’s a chemical reaction that occurs when water mixes with the sugars present inside the cherry that breaks down the sugars and converts them into acids or alcohol. When done with care, carbonic maceration helps to extract more clarity and complexity in the coffee. 

The cherries in this naturally processed carbonic maceration lot were submerged in fresh water to wash out any dirt or contaminants. Once clean the heaviest cherries are placed in sealed tanks to ferment for 72 hours. After this period the cherries are transferred to raised drying beds for 21 days. During this time the coffee is routinely raked and rotated by hand for maximum exposure and uniform drying. 

Farmer Profile

Hambela Wamena is a well regarded coffee producing region in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia. The high altitude of the region ( which reaches heights of 2,300 MASL), ample rainfall and moderate temperature make for great growing conditions. The smallholder farmers of the region are very skilled, and adept at maximizing the favorable conditions. Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the Ethiopian coffee industry, delivering beautiful coffee to their local processing stations. We honor their vital role in the specialty coffee industry with thoughtful roasting profiles that allow the inherent beauty of their coffee to shine. 

• Country of Origin: Ethiopia

• Region: Hambela Wamena, Guji Zone

• Farm:Smallholders of Deri Kidame Kebele

• Processing Method: 72 Hour Carbonic Maceration Phase

• Varietal: Ethiopian Landraces

• Elevation:2200 MASL

• We Taste: Fruit Loops™ , Blueberry Pie & Passionfruit

Photos courtesy of La Baia 

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