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Ethiopia Ayele Tulu Washed
White Tea, Stone Fruit, Honey
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Variety: Landraces
Process: Washed
Drying: Raised beds; 10-15 days
Producer: 600 smallholder farmers around Ayele Tulu Washing Station
Region: Sidama
District: Bona Zuria
Elevation: 2130-2350 masl
The Ayele Tulu Washing Station, located in the Demeka Becha Kebele of Sidama's Bona Zuria district, 100 km from Hawassa, Ethiopia, was founded by second-generation grower Ayele Tulu and his son, Tsegab. Tsegab oversees quality protocols from harvest to export. Known as "Highland Coffee," the station processes cherries from 600 smallholders annually. Bona Zuria’s high elevation, fertile soil, and unique climate make it a key region for producing exceptional, high-quality coffee.
Ripe cherries are de-pulped, fermented for 24-72 hours, soaked overnight in Daddaye River water, and dried on raised beds for 10-15 days. This meticulous process ensures crisp sweetness and vibrant acidity, showcasing the region’s unique microclimate and exceptional techniques before final processing in Addis Ababa.
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Costa Rica Aquiares San Isidro Natural
Baking Spice, Red Fruit, Dark Chocolate
Variety: San Isidro
Process: Natural
Producer: Aquiares Estate
Altitude: 1400 masl
Region: Turrialba
Origin: Costa Rica
The Variety:
San Isidro is a Costa Rican cultivar crossbred from Villa Sarchi and Timor. It was named after the town closest to one of the family’s farms where experiments took place to develop a resilient variety with the potential for high quality and high yield.
The Farm:
Aquiares is one of Costa Rica’s most historic coffee farms and sits high on the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, nestled between the Aquiares and Turrialba Rivers. 'Aquiares' literally means 'land between rivers' in the indigenous Hueter language.
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In 1890, Aquiares was founded by farmers looking to take advantage of Costa Rica’s new railroad to the port of Limón. The farm built its own mill, focusing on the washed-coffee processes that are indicative of Costa Rican coffee. Soon, the quality of Aquiares' coffee won it global clients.
The farm and the community are mutually connected. The farm provides services, land, security and honest jobs. In return, the coffee farm has benefited from a well-educated community and relies on highly skilled professionals from its community to continue functioning.
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Costa Rica Alejo Castro SL-28 Anaerobic Natural
Dried Cranberry, Caramelized Pineapple, Rum Chocolate
Variety: SL-28
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Fermentation Time: 4 days
Drying Method: Patio 4 days + Mechanical Dryer 33 hrs
Producer: Alejo Castro Kahle
Farm: Volcan Azul
Elevation: 1550-1650 MASL
Region: West Valley
Origin: Costa Rica
Every month, we bring on 3 new coffees in our lineup, serving them on Tasting Menu, which include Flight of 3 Coffees 1 Way, or Flight of 1 Coffee 3 Ways! These coffees are designed each month to broaden our coffee journey, to experience a wide spectrum of flavours that coffee can achieve from its origin, variety, and processes!
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COFFEES OF THE MONTH - JAN 2025
Alejo's ancestors planted some of the first specialty coffee plantations in the early 1900s with the aim to produce the best coffee in the world. With over 200 years of family tradition in trading specialty coffee, Alejo's mission for the farm has been exclusively focused on improving coffee quality while making a positive impact on the environment. The highly fertile volcanic soil combined with the mill's impeccable processing methods have produced a history of award-winning coffees.
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Terroir maintenance is crucial for Alejo. He adjusts his approach based on whether the land is flat or sloped, noting that each lot has unique characteristics while sharing the same sandy, volcanic soil. Flatter areas have more organic material, while steeper ones require soil analysis after each harvest. Alejo plants new varietals annually and prepares the soil by assessing varietal
densities. On top of all, he also focuses on protecting rainforests, avoiding pesticides, producing honey, and planting shield trees.
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We have been working with Alejo's coffees for many seasons now, and beyond the great cup qualities, we admire his approach for sustainability on all fronts. We hope you enjoy this powerful coffee, coming from a passionate producer family.