ETHIOPIA KERCHA WINE PROCESS

THE GRAINS Producer: Small producers Farm: Guji Kercha Station Origin: Guji. Process: Wine wash process Variety: Heirloom Altitude: 1,900 - 2,050 meters above sea level Tasting notes: A complex coffee with aromas of red wine. It's a mellow coffee with notes of mango and peach. It has a juicy acidity and a velvety texture. LOT HISTORY This winemaking process is so named because the techniques involved have been borrowed from the wine industry, although similar techniques can be found in many products derived from controlled fermentation. The coffee cherries are fermented in sealed, oxygen-free stainless steel tanks with careful temperature control. The Cherries are placed in a stainless steel tank submerged in water. Thanks to a valve, CO2 is released in a controlled manner. This results in a more active fermentation process and a higher concentration of sugars. The end result is a rich and sweet cup that offers a lot of complexity. THE RECIPE Orea V3 IN 20 grams of coffee RATIO: 1/16- 1/17 Grind: Medium-fine Contact Time: Medium (3 min) Water temperature 96ºC, water 130 ppm