Ethiopia Natural Anaerobic Gera GR1 (GP) (22 lb. Box)

RNY#53202

  • indignant Blueberry
  • indignant Papaya
  • indignant Pineapple
  • indignant Watermelon

$240.00/Box

Sourced From

Ethiopia

Varietals

74-110, 74-112, 74-140, 74-165

Producer

N/A

Process

Natural, Raised Beds

Elevation

1900 to 2200 meters

Harvest

November - January

Position

Instore NJ

Availability

0 Boxes

Royal NY's Scoring

Acidity

Very High

Body

Above Average

Sweetness

Very High

Brew Analysis

Brew Style

V60

Grind Size

EK-43 #10

Coffee : Water Ratio

1:15

Total Brew Time

3:00

Lush acidity with a silky, smooth delicate mouthfeel transitioning into a balanced, cohesive sweet finish highlighting notes of blueberry, watermelon, pineapple, pomegranate, and red wine.

  • indignant Blueberry
  • indignant Papaya
  • indignant Pineapple
  • indignant Watermelon

Roast Analysis

Roasted On

Diedrich IR-5

Color Change

5:12

First Crack

9:34

Roast Duration

12:10

Development Time

2:36

Understanding this Ethiopia offering is an anaerobic natural process I wanted to capture the up-front acidity and notes of watermelon, pineapple, and blueberry that I tasted on the cupping table from the sample roasts of this coffee. I planned to use gentle heat application as to not distort any of the fruit and sweetness notes that were presented in the cup. I did not want to risk muting the complexity of flavors this coffee has to offer or run the risk of losing development time because of too much momentum. I roasted a 7lb batch on a five kilo Diedrich IR-5. I charged using 50% heat and applied 75% 1:03 into the roast which resulted in a 1:24 turning point. At 4:30 into the roast I adjusted the Airflow to 50%. Getting closer to 5:00 duration I had momentum and reduced the heat application to 50%. I wanted to make sure the coffee had sufficient time in the drying phase of the roast as I approached color change at 5:12 of duration. This coffee took on color extremely fast and sensing this coffee may have the tendency to take off and run I reduced my heat as to not have an aggressive first crack preserving the vibrant acidity this coffee has to offer. This adjustment paid off when I approached first crack at 9:34 duration although coming up a little later than initially expected. Aromas of pineapple, blueberry and cinnamon were present. I maintained a steady rate of rise while achieving 2:36 of development time or 21.4 % development time ratio with a duration of 12:10.

About The Source

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The GERA Estate is located in the Djimma region of Ethiopia at altitudes over 2,000 meters above sea level. This altitude combined with the nitrogen-rich plants and natural fertilizers used on the estate provide excellent growing conditions for specialty coffee. No chemical fertilizers or insecticides are used; production at GERA focuses on sustainability and good working conditions for its employees. The GERA Estate provides housing, childcare and education, clean drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and recreational facilities for all of its employees free of charge.

Coffee Origin Profile: Ethiopia

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. It is one of the largest producers of Arabica and the flavors range from rich and earthy to vibrant and complex.