
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Origin
Ethiopia
Process
Natural
Variety
Heirloom
Roast Type
filter
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW125261837 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW125261837 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">This exc</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">iting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> coffee comes from the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW125261837 BCX0">Shantawene</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> washing station, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">located</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> small </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">town</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">also called </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW125261837 BCX0">Shantawene</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">Bensa</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> region of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">Sidama</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">Farming practices in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">Sidama</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> remain </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">pretty traditional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">, with producers typically farming very small plots of land (1-2 hectares) adjacent to their homes – they’re essentially farming in their backyard.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> very much a family business, with spouses, children, and grandchildren providing all the labor. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">There’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> one key area in which producers from Sidama break from tradition, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">that’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> their eagerness to experiment. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> no coincidence that producers from Sidama </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">frequently</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> place at the top of the Ethiopian Cup of Excellence. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW125261837 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW125261837 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW125261837 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">This lot is made up of coffees from the neighboring town of Bombe. Producers deliver their coffees to the washing station via mules or motorcycles; upon delivery the coffees are sorted and checked for quality. Embracing the Sidama spirit of experimentation, this coffee underwent an experimental fermentation technique using Mosto (the liquid produced during fermentation). This coffee was fermented in barrels</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> along with the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW125261837 BCX0">mosto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0">previous</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> fermentation for 48hrs. </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW125261837 BCX0">Similar to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> a mother sauce or sourdough starter, the addition of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW125261837 BCX0">mosto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW125261837 BCX0"> kickstarts the fermentation and results in a super loud coffee. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW125261837 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
This bean is roasted by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne. Visit their website to buy direct, or track it in the app to log your shots.