STRAWBERRY | JASMINE | VANILLA | ALMOND ORIGIN: Ethiopian REGION: Sidamo ALTITUDE: 1800 - 1984 MASL VARIETAL: Heirloom PROCESSING: Washed ROAST DEGREE: Light Karamo Village is situated in the Sidamo region, a renowned coffee-growingarea in Ethiopia celebrated for producing many award-winning coffees.Located in Bula Woreda at an exceptionally high altitude, the village benefitsfrom a unique microclimate. The higher elevation delays the harvest seasoncompared to other regions, allowing the coffee cherries to ripen slowly anddevelop complex, nuanced flavors.Around 350 smallholder farmers deliver their cherries to the local coffeestation, each cultivating an average farm size of 2.5 hectares. Farmers selectthe nearest collection point or station based on their farm’s location, sellingtheir cherries directly. Upon delivery, the cherries undergo additional sorting,and the quantity of ripe cherries is recorded for fair payment. After sorting,the cherries are transported to raised drying beds, where only ripe cherriesare spread out. Workers move them by hand at regular intervals to preventspoilage and over-fermentation. During peak harvest, cherries arrive almostdaily and are shifted between beds based on their drying progress. Once thecherries reach a moisture content of approximately 11%. This coffee is quickly becoming a favourite of ours through moccamaster, but whatever the brew method, we know you will enjoy this coffee – and as a New Zealand coffee roaster who pride ourselves on roasting and supplying coffee that people enjoy, we would love to know your thoughts. 22
