Sulawesi: Wet Hulled Benteng Alla

$16.00

This coffee comes from Benteng Alla Utara, a small village on the slopes of Gunung Latimojong ("gunung" means mountain, or hill), which at 3,478 meters, is the highest mountain in Sulawesi. Most of the farms span an altitude range of 1400 to 1800 meters above sea level, and are planted in Typica, and the Typica hybrid called S795. Like nearby Rodo Rodo, the coffee is grown organically, though they have not obtained certification. A big part of their organic farming success is that they are goat herders, not vegetable farmers, which require pesticides. This is a Giling Basah or wet-hulled coffee. The wet-hulled process involves removing the outer cherry and only partially drying the coffee before peeling off the parchment and drying the rest of the way. This originated in Sumatra as a means of expediting the trading process and access to cash, coffee was partially processed, traded to "collectors", then dried the rest of the way. The cup profile this type of process produces is filled with herbal earth and spice flavors, bold low tones, and typically milder acidity. Sulawesi's wet hulled options have proved an impressive addition to Sumatra. Between a lower defect count to begin with, and the fantastic job by the mill sorting out those defects that make it through by hand and with machinery, the resulting green is more uniform than the majority of wet-hulled Sumatras. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and is good for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Inky dark cocoa, earthy cacao, hints of tarragon, marjoram, tobacco, and cedar

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French press, pour-over, and espresso

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietals: S795, Typica

Region: Rodo Rodo, Gunung Latimojong, Enrekang

Process: Wet Hulled (Giling Basah) and cover sun-dried

Altitude: 1400 -1800 meters

    Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

    • Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

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    ORIGINS AND HOUSE ROASTS
    • African (Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya): Expect notes of strawberry, rhubarb pie filling, cranberry juice, & a hint of orange.
    • Sunda Islands (Sumatra, East Timor, West Timor, Papua New Guinea): Expect notes of sorghum, caramel, praline, & pecan.
    • Latin (Costa Rica, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Guatemala, El Salvador): Expect notes of hazelnut, Dutch cocoa, milk chocolate, & wafer cookie.
    • 4-Track Blend (House Roast): Expect notes of powdered cacao, plum, & raspberry.
    • Black Top Dark Roast (House Roast): Expect notes of rich, bitter chocolate with a smoky yet sweet flavor profile.
    EQUITY PRICING (EP) LEVELS

    • Sustaining Level: Your purchase at this level keeps the lights on by helping us continue to bring you coffees by quality producers while also ensuring we are able to pay farmers above market rate prices for their beans. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    • Uplifting Level: Your purchase at this level sustains us but also elevates our ability to build out new products, buy more coffees from quality producers and offer new services. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

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    • Shipped Coffee - All orders placed after on or after Monday will be fulfilled the following Monday

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