Hydro Honey | Ethiopia
£17.95
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Coffee Details
- Varietal
- Variety not specified
Rest guidance
Recommended rest: 2 weeks from roast.
Based on the roaster's recommendation.
About DAK Coffee Roasters
Shop DAK coffee beans in the UK. Based in Amsterdam and founded by two Canadians from Montreal, DAK selects traceable coffees that range from classic origins to experimental lots. Expect clean, bright and sweet cups, with a playful approach to specialty coffee.
Roaster notes
Ethiopia — Danche Washing Station Heirloom (Hydro Honey)
Tastes Like — 🍑 Yellow Plum • 🍊 Nectarine • 🍇 Green Grapes
DETAILS
- Producer: Danche Washing Station
- Farm: Smallholder farmers
- Region: Danche, Ethiopia
- Varietal: Heirloom
- Process: Hydro Honey
- Size: 200g
INTRO
Hydro Honey is back this year. This experimental natural/honey from Danche Washing Station is bright and juicy, now creamier and slightly more intense than last year. Expect tasting notes of mandarin, yellow plum, and grapes—fresh, vibrant, and balanced. The Hydro Honey process represents an innovative approach to Ethiopian coffee processing, bridging the gap between traditional methods and modern experimentation.
THE PRODUCER
Danche Washing Station processes coffee from smallholder farmers in the surrounding area. Ethiopian washing stations play a crucial role in the country's coffee industry, acting as centralised processing facilities where farmers deliver their cherries. The station's team carefully sorts, processes, and dries the coffee to exacting standards, ensuring consistency and quality across lots. The Hydro Honey process represents the station's commitment to innovation whilst respecting traditional Ethiopian coffee culture.
THE PROCESS
The Hydro Honey process is an experimental method that combines elements of natural and honey processing:
- 🍒 Cherry Selection — Ripe cherries delivered by smallholder farmers
- 💧 Hydro Processing — Water-based sorting and preparation
- 🔪 Partial Depulping — Selective removal of skin whilst retaining mucilage
- ☀️ Extended Drying — Controlled drying on raised beds
- 👀 Monitoring — Regular turning and quality control throughout drying
This hybrid approach creates a cup profile that's brighter and more vibrant than traditional naturals whilst maintaining greater body and complexity than fully washed coffees.
THE CUP
Bright and juicy with a creamy texture. Mandarin, yellow plum, and green grapes. Fresh, vibrant, and balanced. Slightly more intense than previous years whilst maintaining clarity.
Flavour Notes
- 🍑 Yellow Plum
- 🍊 Nectarine
- 🍇 Green Grapes
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