IDIDO GERSI, Ethiopia
IDIDO GERSI, Ethiopia

IDIDO GERSI, Ethiopia

Regular price £11.95
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Peach melba, Cherry wine, Vanilla

This Grade 1 Natural Microlot, a testament to the rich coffee heritage and expert craftsmanship of Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region, is sourced directly from the renowned Idido Gersi washing station. Grown at high altitudes between 1,900 and 2,200 metres above sea level, the coffee cherries are meticulously hand-picked and sorted before undergoing an extended natural fermentation process with added yeast cultures.  

This unique process enhances the coffee’s complexity and contributes to its distinct flavour profile. Following fermentation, the cherries are carefully dried on raised African beds, ensuring a slow and even drying process that preserves the coffee’s delicate nuances. This limited-availability microlot offers a rare taste of Ethiopian coffee artistry, showcasing the exceptional quality and flavour that can only be achieved through a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and expertise. 

Weight

Pickup available at Chippenham

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IDIDO GERSI, Ethiopia

200g / Whole bean

  • Chippenham

    Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

    Unit C11
    Bumpers Way
    Chippenham SN14 6LH
    United Kingdom

    +447511207973

  • Coffee House

    Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

    20 Borough Parade
    Chippenham SN15 3WL
    United Kingdom

What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

What are tasting notes?

  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Peach melba, Cherry wine, Vanilla
SCORE: 86.25
PRODUCER: Idido Gersi Coop
ALTITUDE: 2,000 Masl
VERIETAL: Ethiopia Heirloom
PROCESSING: Natural

Idido, Yirgacheffe

Idido Gersi washing station is located in Idido village, within the Yirgacheffe district, an area renowned for its exceptional coffee. The farmers here cultivate their crops at high altitudes, ranging from 1,900 to 2,200 meters above sea level, which is ideal for Arabica coffee production.

Yirgacheffe has built a distinguished reputation over the years, producing some of the most coveted microlots globally. The region’s combination of high elevation, fertile soil, reliable rainfall, and generations of local expertise contribute to the distinctive and refined quality of its coffees.

Ethiopia Heirloom

The indigenous ‘heirloom’ varietals, which grow naturally in Ethiopia, impart unique and complex flavours to the coffee. These varietals are responsible for the lively, juicy, and often jammy stone fruit notes that shine through, along with floral aromas and hints of chocolate, creating a cup with a creamy body and exceptional depth.

NATURAL PROCESSED

The coffee from Idido Gersi washing station begins with careful sorting of shade-grown cherries to select only the ripest fruit. These cherries are then fermented in sealed, valved tanks with added yeast cultures to enhance and accelerate the natural fermentation process, allowing for richer flavour development.

After fermentation, the cherries are sun-dried on raised African beds for up to 21 days. During the day, the cherries are raked and turned periodically to ensure even drying, and are covered between 12pm and 3pm to protect them from excessive sun exposure. At night, they are covered to shield them from moisture and rainfall.
Once dried to the optimal level, the coffee is milled, graded, and sorted by size. It is then handpicked to ensure only the finest beans are selected, before being bagged in GrainPro for export.

The coffee from Idido Gersi washing station begins with careful sorting of shade-grown cherries to select only the ripest fruit. These cherries are then fermented in sealed, valved tanks with added yeast cultures to enhance and accelerate the natural fermentation process, allowing for richer flavour development.

After fermentation, the cherries are sun-dried on raised African beds for up to 21 days. During the day, the cherries are raked and turned periodically to ensure even drying, and are covered between 12pm and 3pm to protect them from excessive sun exposure. At night, they are covered to shield them from moisture and rainfall.
Once dried to the optimal level, the coffee is milled, graded, and sorted by size. It is then handpicked to ensure only the finest beans are selected, before being bagged in GrainPro for export.