#132 Natural-Processed Coffee Beans from Ethiopia

About This Coffee

This natural-processed coffee originates from the Chelchele district in Yirgacheffe, SNNPR, Ethiopia, grown at altitudes between 1900-2200 meters above sea level. Produced by smallholders and plantation farms using organic practices, the coffee is processed at the Chelchele Washing Station by Azeb Tadesse coffee supplier. The varieties include Kurmue, Dago, and Wolisho. Coffee cherries are hand-sorted for ripeness and sun-dried on raised beds for 12-15 days until reaching 10-12% moisture content. The coffee features tropical, hibiscus, and black tea flavor notes.

Origin

Yirgacheffe (Ethiopia)

Chelchele (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Black Tea, Tropical

Roast Level

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Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Kurmue, Dago, Wolisho

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Pair Cupworks

Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.

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