{"title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"homepage-section section-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c1d6ae4fa33222e6\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-11\"\u003eFounded in Shanghai in 2019, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11\"\u003eTerraform Coffee Roasters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003e is a prominent Chinese specialty coffee roastery known for its focus on light, ultra-clean roast profiles and high transparency.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003eThe roastery places a strong emphasis on classic washed processing, aiming to showcase delicate florality, vibrant fruit structure, and distinct terroir.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-9 citation-end-9\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-gesha-village-natural-gesha-1931-ethiopia","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Gesha Village Natural Gesha 1931 | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Gesha Village Oma Block Gesha 1931, Lot 26-144 (Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🌺 Magnolia • 🍑 Peach • 🍊 Sweet Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarm: Gesha Village, Oma Block\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bench Maji, Ethiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Gesha 1931\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcess: Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2,049 masl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest: February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLot: Oma\/26-144\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGesha Village sits in the renowned coffee-growing region of Bench Maji, near the legendary Gesha Forest — the birthplace of the Gesha variety. Gesha 1931 is prized for its exceptional quality and rarity, ranking just below auction lots. Magnolia aromatics lead, with peach and sweet orange sweetness. In the cup: magnolia, peach, and sweet orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGesha Village's high elevations, abundant rainfall, and mild climate provide ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffee. The Oma block is one of several distinct plots across the farm growing the historic Gesha 1931 variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshly harvested cherries were carefully sorted and floated before drying on African raised beds. Cherries were initially spread in thin layers, then thickened with more frequent turning. Moisture levels were monitored from the 15th day, with drying completed at 11% moisture after approximately 30 days. The coffee then rested for at least two months before hulling, allowing the flavours to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extended two-month post-drying rest is the defining step — it's what allows the floral and stone fruit complexity to fully develop, building the layered magnolia, peach, and sweet orange character that define this cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral and sweet — magnolia aromatics lead, with peach and sweet orange sweetness rounding out a rare, precisely dried expression of Gesha 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌺 Magnolia 🍑 Peach 🍊 Sweet Orange\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 17th","offer_id":58672511779190,"sku":"TFM-GESHA-VILLAGE-GESHA-1931-NATURAL-FIL-100G-AUG17","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/gesha-village-144_2d6d0517-0bb2-4433-8102-6e969624deda_png.webp?v=1789114217"},{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-boma-washed-sl28-sl34-batian-kenya","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Boma Washed SL28 \u0026 SL34 \u0026 Batian | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Boma Farmers Cooperative Society SL28, SL34 \u0026amp; Batian (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Prune • 🫐 Blackcurrant • 🍈 Pomelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: 1,346 smallholder farmers, Boma FCS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashing Station: Boma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Tenwek, Rift Valley, Kericho, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL28, SL34 \u0026amp; Batian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,950 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: December 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoma Washing Station, operated by the Boma Farmers Cooperative Society in Tenwek, roughly 80km west of Kericho in Kenya's Rift Valley — prune and blackcurrant depth meet the bright citrus character of pomelo, creating a layered, expressive fruit profile. In the cup: prune, blackcurrant, and pomelo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1999, Boma Farmers Cooperative Society serves surrounding smallholder farmers and currently consists of 1,346 members, producing around 850,000 kilograms of coffee cherries annually. Women and young farmers make up a significant portion of the membership, with female representation in both management and the cooperative's board. Overseen by a nine-member board of directors and three supervisory committee members, the cooperative employs eight full-time staff year-round and up to 48 workers during the peak September-to-December harvest season. Most members manage small farms with approximately 300-400 coffee trees, growing SL28, SL34, and Batian on fertile volcanic soils under reliable rainfall and cool mountain temperatures — conditions that slow cherry maturation and contribute to the cup's distinctive quality and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshly harvested cherries were depulped and processed using the washed method. Following fermentation, the coffee was thoroughly washed, then dried on raised African beds for 14-21 days until reaching approximately 10-12% moisture, before hulling and grading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow, cool-climate cherry maturation is the defining factor here — it's what builds the layered complexity behind the prune and blackcurrant depth, with a bright pomelo citrus character cutting through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLayered and expressive — prune and blackcurrant depth up front, with a bright pomelo citrus character rounding out the finish. A classic, community-rooted expression of Kericho's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍑 Prune 🫐 Blackcurrant 🍈 Pomelo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 18th","offer_id":58672650355062,"sku":"TFM-BOMA-AND-AND-BATIAN-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-100G-AUG18","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/boma.png-cropped.png?v=1789054378"},{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-elto-96h-anaerobic-natural-heirloom-ethiopia","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Elto 96h Anaerobic Natural Heirloom | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Eliyas Dukamo \u0026amp; Atiklit Dejene Elora Station Ethiopian Landrace (96h Anaerobic Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍍 Pineapple • 🫐 Blueberry • 🍇 Raspberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducers: Eliyas Dukamo \u0026amp; Atiklit Dejene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation: Elora, Abegona Village\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Sidamo, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: Ethiopian Landrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: 96h Anaerobic Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 2,300 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElto Coffee was founded by Eliyas Dukamo and Atiklit Dejene — \"Elto,\" in the local language, means \"beyond passion\" and \"abundance,\" reflecting their dedication to specialty coffee. This lot from their Elora Station, established in 2017 in Abegona Village, delivers pineapple, blueberry, and raspberry, with a bright fruit character and a juicy berry finish. In the cup: pineapple, blueberry, and raspberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElto Coffee sources ripe cherries from surrounding smallholder farmers near their Elora Station in Abegona Village, Sidamo — one of the couple's dedicated processing sites focused on exclusive experimental nano-lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe cherries were floated, followed by 96 hours of anaerobic fermentation. They were then transferred to African raised beds and dried in 3-5cm layers, with regular turning to ensure even drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 96-hour anaerobic fermentation is the defining step — it's what builds the vivid pineapple and blueberry character behind this cup, with a juicy raspberry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and juicy — pineapple and blueberry lead, with a raspberry finish that carries a lively, fruit-forward character throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍍 Pineapple 🫐 Blueberry 🍇 Raspberry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 17th","offer_id":58679968235894,"sku":"TFM-ELORA-ELTO-96H-HEIRLOOM-LANDRACE-NATURAL-FIL-100G-AUG17","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/elto-elora-96h.png-cropped.png?v=1789112774"},{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-rungeto-dbl-washed-sl28-sl34-kenya","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Rungeto Dbl Washed SL28 \u0026 SL34 | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Rungeto Cooperative SL28 \u0026amp; SL34 (Double-Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍇 Raspberry • 🍒 Cherry • 🍬 Fruit Candy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: 7,800+ smallholder farmers, Rungeto Cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Kirinyaga, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL28 \u0026amp; SL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Double-Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,600–1,800 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: December 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1997, the Rungeto Cooperative operates three washed coffee processing stations — Kii, Karimikui, and Kiangoio — on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya. Classic raspberry and cherry flavours lead, with a lingering aftertaste reminiscent of hard candy fruit. In the cup: raspberry, cherry, and fruit candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRungeto Cooperative employs over 7,800 smallholders cultivating fertile loam soil at 1,600-1,800 meters, with meltwater from Mount Kenya's snow-capped peaks providing a pristine water source for washing. Members can access pre-financing for tuition, agricultural inputs, and emergency funds from the previous year's harvest, alongside input credits and cash advances as incentives. The cooperative has also invested in sustainability — installing easy-to-clean tiles in cleaning channels and fermentation tanks, training farmers on disease prevention, and ensuring processing water is reused elsewhere on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe cherries are sorted before pulping, then fermented overnight on parchment paper. The coffee is washed and graded into P1, P2, P3, and floating beans, with the parchment-paper beans dried on drying racks for 8 to 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-wash and careful density grading are the defining step — it's what builds the classic raspberry and cherry clarity behind this cup, finishing on a distinctive fruit candy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic and clean — raspberry and cherry flavours lead, with a lingering fruit candy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇 Raspberry 🍒 Cherry 🍬 Fruit Candy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 20th","offer_id":58680054546806,"sku":"TFM-RUNGETO-CO-DBL-AND-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-100G-AUG20","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/rungeto_77ad15ea-8fd6-4fef-bcb2-19d58a227e65.png-cropped.png?v=1789113062"},{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-highborn-72h-anaerobic-natural-heirloom-ethiopia","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Highborn 72h Anaerobic Natural Heirloom | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Kebede \"Highborn\" Heirloom (72h Anaerobic Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍓 Strawberry Jam • 🫐 Blueberries • 🥝 Kiwi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Kebede\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Gujang, Guji, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: Heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: 72h Anaerobic Natural, Sun-Dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 2,400 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: November 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward: 1st Place, Experimental Group, 2026 Ethiopian TOH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 72-hour anaerobic sun-dried Heirloom from smallholder farmer Kebede — locally known as \"Highborn\" for its high altitude and superior quality — recently won 1st place in the experimental group at the 2026 Ethiopian TOH competition. Sweet strawberry jam meets refreshing blueberry and kiwi fruitiness, in perfect balance of sweet and sour. In the cup: strawberry jam, blueberries, and kiwi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKebede manages roughly 2 hectares of coffee in the high-altitude Gugi region, where coffee cultivation is a tradition passed down through generations in his family. The lot is exported by Oboleyan Coffee, a family-owned Ethiopian exporter founded in 2018, specialising in premium specialty coffee from Guji and skilled across washed, sun-dried, honey, and experimental anaerobic methods. Beyond exporting, Oboleyan invests in community development across Guji, including clean water access, educational supplies, and agricultural equipment for growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 2,400 masl, coffee trees experience a greater temperature swing between day and night, a longer growth cycle, and more sugar accumulation — all contributing to a rarer, higher-quality coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKebede and his family hand-harvest ripe red cherries, which are sealed in anaerobic tanks for 72 hours of controlled fermentation. Under close supervision, they're then slowly dried on racks to maintain cherry structure and prevent over-fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 72-hour anaerobic fermentation is the defining step — it's what enhances the natural sweetness and releases the rich, exotic flavour behind the strawberry jam and blueberry character, while maintaining perfect balance — the same precision that earned this processing station its 2026 TOH award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet and balanced — strawberry jam sweetness leads, with refreshing blueberry and kiwi fruitiness and a perfect balance of sweet and sour throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍓 Strawberry Jam 🫐 Blueberries 🥝 Kiwi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terraform Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 17th","offer_id":58680443011446,"sku":"TFM-KEBEDE-HEIRLOOM-LANDRACE-NATURAL-FIL-100G-AUG17","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/highborn-72h.png-cropped.png?v=1789114094"},{"product_id":"terraform-coffee-roasters-alo-zero-fermentation-washed-74158-ethiopia","title":"Terraform Coffee Roasters - Alo Zero Fermentation Washed 74158 | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Tamiru Tadesse Alo AW33 74158 (Zero Fermentation Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🌼 White Flowers • 🍊 Orange • 🍇 Muscat Grape • 🍈 Longan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Tamiru Tadesse, Alo Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLot: AW33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: 74158\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Zero Fermentation Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 2,520 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: November 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlo Coffee was founded by Tamiru Tadesse, a former university lecturer and electrical engineer, with a vision to showcase Bensa's exceptional coffee quality. 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The parchment coffee was thoroughly washed without any fermentation, highlighting a clean, transparent flavour profile and a rich, rounded mouthfeel. 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