Ethiopia Shenta Wene "Winey" Testi Ayla Raised Bed Natural Organic

Testi Ayla processes equal volumes of both fully washed and natural coffees of the highest quality. Washed lots at Testi Ayla are fermented slowly—36 to 48 hours--due to the low ambient temperatures in the region and the replenishment of cold groundwater throughout the process. Drying takes 10-12 days and wet parchment is often covered during the searingly-hot afternoon hours to protect it from cracking. Naturals here take even longer to dry, due to overnight low temperatures and humidity, which slow dehydration. The result is a clean, strawberry-like cup with abundant complexity. This particular coffee is fun and funky with lots of watermelon and other red fruits. This makes quite a refreshing iced coffee as well! Sited by: Charlie Habegger