Bekele Anaerobic - Ethiopia {Natural Anaerobic}

Technical specifications

Roaster: Coffee Collective
Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia
Producer: Bekele Karchara
Altitude: 2200–2350 m above sea level
Variety: 74-158 Kurume
Process: Natural Anaerobic (prolonged drying)
Profile: Grapes · Apple · Bergamot · Pineapple
Roast: Light (filter profile)
Format: 200 g
Ideal for: Filter

Bekele Anaerobic comes from Murago, Sidama (Ethiopia), grown between 2200 and 2350 meters above sea level by Bekele Karchara. His farm is part of a new wave of production at extreme altitudes, where the thinner air and cooler climate slow down the ripening of the cherry, concentrating sweetness and complexity.

Bekele works alongside more than 75 neighboring producers, using natural methods and traditional tools, without access to electricity or running water. Their approach is based on natural, anaerobic processes with extended drying times, which develops aromatic depth and structure.

Coffee Collective actively collaborates with Bekele to improve grading, extend shade drying, and support its organic certification, thereby increasing direct value for the producer.

In the cup, this Anaerobic Natural is intense and juicy. Notes of ripe grapes, fresh apple, bright bergamot, and tropical pineapple emerge, accompanied by a deep sweetness reminiscent of strawberries and wine caramel. It is expressive, complex, and vibrant.

Sensory Summary
🍇 Ripe and juicy grapes
🍎 Fresh and shiny apple
🍍 Tropical and sweet pineapple
🍊 Aromatic and elegant bergamot
✨ Deep sweetness, lively acidity and a complex finish

At Coffee Collective, we work from a simple yet essential philosophy: To create truly great coffee, we start with the people who grow the beans. We trade directly with coffee farmers and pay prices far above market level. This is not just an investment in quality but also in farmers' livelihoods, their future, and a more sustainable coffee industry.

Just as you pay a premium for a great wine, we believe that exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding quality deserve fair rewards. By paying more, we enable producers to invest in better production methods, improve their quality of life, and develop coffee to new heights, something you can taste in every cup.