{"product_id":"shoebox-coffee-roasters-habtamu-fikadu-aga-washed-ethiopia","title":"Shoebox Coffee Roasters - Habtamu Fikadu Aga Washed | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Habtamu Fikadu Aga (Kuri Mountain Coffee) Ethiopian Landrace (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Candied Apricot • 🍊 Grapefruit • 🍵 Red Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducers: 144 smallholders around Kuri Kebele (Habtamu Fikadu Aga \/ Kuri Mountain Coffee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation: Chelbasa washing station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Chelbasa, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: Ethiopian Landrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Washed (underwater fermentation, then a short second submersion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource: Crop to Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcessed at the Chelbasa washing station from cherry collected in nearby villages. In the cup: candied apricot, grapefruit, and red tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabtamu Fikadu Aga (also known as Kuri Mountain Coffee) was founded in 2015 by Aaga Dinsa after he inherited a coffee farm from his grandfather. It organises the purchase and processing of cherry from smallholder farmers, exporting through its main hub at his grandfather's old farm. This lot was made up of cherry collected in surrounding villages, totalling 144 registered outgrowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Washed process for this lot involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Depulping — cherries depulped\u003cbr\u003e🌊 Submerged fermentation — 48–72 hours underwater\u003cbr\u003e🚿 Washing — thoroughly washed\u003cbr\u003e🌊 Second submersion — a further short 12-hour fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-stage underwater fermentation is the defining step. It builds the clean, candied apricot sweetness and punchy grapefruit acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile hot, an abundance of clean, candied apricot with a punchy grapefruit acidity. As it cools, florals emerge, including bergamot, jasmine, and magnolia. The body is a standout, reminiscent of traditionally processed Chinese red tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍑 Candied Apricot 🍊 Grapefruit 🍵 Red Tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shoebox Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 125g \/ October 28th","offer_id":59225362301302,"sku":"SHOE-HABTAMU-FIKADU-AGA-HEIRLOOM-LANDRACE-WASHED-FIL-125G-OCT28","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Filter \/ 250g \/ October 28th","offer_id":59225362334070,"sku":"SHOE-HABTAMU-FIKADU-AGA-HEIRLOOM-LANDRACE-WASHED-FIL-250G-OCT28","price":28.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/Habtamu-shopify.png-cropped.jpg?v=1793616639","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/shoebox-coffee-roasters-habtamu-fikadu-aga-washed-ethiopia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}