Amongst the pristine forest of Gera, coffee trees grow wild and are tended to by members of the Nano Challa Cooperative. With support from NGO Technoserve, the farmers have been able to elevate the quality of their coffee through modern, sustainable methods. Nano Challa is a stunning example of Ethiopian terroir, with a delicate profile we enjoy season after season.
THE CUP
Clean and with an irresistibly perfumed aroma. Washed processing has helped capture the bright character of the terroir around Gera, with abundant notes of nectarine, vanilla, and jasmine.
ABOUT THE FARM
Nano Challa is located in the Gera District of Western Oromia where coffee trees grow wild. The Cooperative was founded with the help of NGO Technoserve. The aim of the project was to increase sustainability and quality, with transparent and environmentally friendly production. Technoserve helped the farmers reach the international speciality coffee market and they subsequently receive a much higher price for their coffee.
The cooperative now consists of over 100 farmers who work on land that benefits from the high altitude and rich forests. Nano Challa is organically certified and has long been one of our Ethiopian highlights.
THE PROCESS
Coffee cherries are harvested by invidivual members of the cooperative, then hand-sorted to remove unripe cherries. The coffees are pulped and then soaked in water overnight, allowing the remaining mucilage to break down and ferment. The coffee is then put through grading channels and is transferred to raised African beds to dry slowly.
Took a long time to open up, but very clean toward the end
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