ETHIOPIA - CHAWRA
FLORAL, PASSIONFRUIT + SYRUP
Producer: Chawra
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gera,Jimma
Altitude: 1850 MASL
Process: Wet Fermentation
Variety: Kurume + 74110
CHAWRA
Seid Kemal grew up in Sedi village, neighbouring the renowned Gera Research Centre, where he was inspired by watching scientists work with coffee varieties from a young age. Driven to move beyond the traditional model of selling cherry to local collectors, Seid established his own washing station in 2016. This independence allows him to process his family’s harvest alongside coffee from over 40 nearby smallholders, offering second payments to farmers and ensuring the value of their hard work stays within the community.
FERMENTATION
The wet process uses water to remove the coffee cherry's skin and pulp, followed by fermentation to break down the mucilage. During fermentation, natural enzymes convert sugars into acids, gases, and alcohol, which influences the coffee's flavor. The beans are then rinsed, dried, and milled, preparing them for roasting.