December Roastery Select
To wrap up 2024 we have the return of a long time favourite producer that some of you might have been patiently waiting for: Luis Balladerez! Back when we first tasted his coffees we were so impressed with how beautiful and expressive his coffees were and it has become our longest standing relationship. To pair with we also have the return of Rumudamo natural; two fruity naturals to round things off as we head towards the new year. Cheers!
Rumudamo Natural
From The Coffee Quest:
"Rumudamo Station is located in Arbegona woreda or Village and is part of the Sidama zone. Managed by Asefa Dukamo Korma, the site sits at an elevation of 2,200 m.a.s.l and is dedicated to producing both Washed, Honey and Natural coffees, where more than 600 farmers contribute with their cherries, mostly with 74112 Heirloom Variety.
For the Natural lot, the coffee is purchased from the farmers, hand-selected once it arrives at the site, and placed to dry in African beds, with constant movement to ensure an even drying. For the Washed lot, the coffee is de-pulped once it arrives at the site, wet fermented for between 48-72 hours, washed and then later placed to dry in African beds to dry for between 8-12 days.
Located amongst the highest elevation when compared to other coffee-growing areas, Rumudamo has a story of excellence, having placed 2nd and 3rd in the 2020 Cup of Excellence of Ethiopia."
300g
Sourced by The Coffee Quest
Origin:
Arbegona, Bensa, Ethiopia
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Violet, Passion Fruit, Strawberry
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We recommend Recipe A in our brew guide
Un Regalo de Dios Pacamara Natural
Hatch first began selling roasted coffee in 2017 and Luis was one of the first producers that we worked with and featured in our Roastery Select subscription. The Balladarez family have been coffee producers for three generations and today Luis carries that legacy. Each year his farms always produces incredible coffees that continue to rank amongst the top 10 of the Cup of Excellence competition.
Pacamara is a variety that resulted from the cross breeding of the giant Maragogype variety (elephant bean) and the Pacas variety. Pacamara is well known for its high cup quality potential, often dominating Cup of Excellence competitions with incredible flavours and quality. This coffee variety is often identifiable by its large size and oblong seed shape.
300g
Direct trade with the Balladerez Family
Origin:
Mozonte, Nicaragua
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Ja
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We recommend Recipe A in our brew guide