Hache – Ethiopia {Natural Anaerobic}

Technical specifications

Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia
Region: Bensa, Sidama
Producer: Bekele Kachara
Altitude: 1,880 – 2,350 meters above sea level
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Natural Anaerobic
Profile: Red fruits · Tropical fruit · Citrus fruits · Flowers
Format: 250 g
Roast: Filter/Espresso

Hache is a specialty coffee produced by Bekele Kachara in the Bensa region of Sidama (Ethiopia), one of the most recognized areas in the world for the floral and fruity quality of its coffees.

Bekele is an independent producer with over 20 years of experience, cultivating coffee on small plots around the village of Murago in the Sidama mountain range. His main farm covers approximately 4.5 hectares, where he produces about 70 sacks of green coffee per year.

The coffee plants grow at high altitudes between 1,880 and 2,350 meters above sea level, which allows for slow ripening of the cherries, favoring the development of sugars and greater aromatic complexity in the cup. Traditional Ethiopian Heirloom varieties are cultivated on their plots, including 74110, 74112, and 74158, selected for their excellent sensory quality.

Bekele works alongside his family in all stages of production, from harvesting to drying, applying sustainable agricultural practices. Although he does not have official organic certification, he uses natural fertilization with compost, shade-grown coffee, and careful soil management, preserving the health of the ecosystem and his coffee plants.

Process

This batch has been processed using Natural Anaerobic methods. First, the whole cherries are placed in a sealed, oxygen-free environment, where a controlled fermentation occurs, intensifying the coffee's aromatic compounds. Afterward, the cherries are sun-dried on raised African beds, being turned regularly to ensure even drying.

This method enhances more expressive and complex profiles than traditional natural ones.

In the cup, the result is a vibrant and aromatic coffee, with notes of red fruits, tropical fruit, citrus and flowers, accompanied by a bright acidity and an intense and juicy structure.

Sensory summary
Red berries
Tropical fruit
Citrus fruits
Flowers

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