Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Halo Bariti G1 Natural
Coffee Flavor
The flavors of coffee are derived from the breakdown of various nutrients in the green coffee beans during roasting. Heat causes these compounds to degrade into a variety of aromatic molecular structures, resulting in a wide spectrum of flavors. High-quality coffee beans naturally possess a rich aroma that evolves at different temperatures—high, medium, and low—offering a delightful and nuanced experience worth savoring.
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Halo Bariti G1 Natural
Berry, Peach, Tropical Fruits, Floral Notes, Black Tea, Orange Peel; Juicy and Full-Bodied with a Floral Black Tea Finish
Yirgacheffe, located in Ethiopia—the birthplace of Arabica coffee—sits at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 2,100 meters above sea level. Renowned as one of Ethiopia's premier coffee-producing regions, Yirgacheffe is synonymous with high-quality specialty beans. The area's fertile soil, consistent and ample rainfall, coupled with extensive local expertise, contribute to the exceptional quality of Yirgacheffe coffee.
The Halo Bariti processing station, located in the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, is owned by Boledu Industries PLC. Established in 2014, the station occupies a modest area of 0.55 hectares but plays a significant role in the local community. Initially, it primarily processed coffee cherries sourced from local collection points. With continuous improvements in infrastructure and technology, the station now directly purchases coffee cherries from over 1,200 farmers and employs both washed and natural processing methods.
The Halo Bariti processing station is situated in the Gedeb district of the Gedeo Zone in Ethiopia's Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR). It sources coffee cherries from smallholder farmers within a 3-kilometer radius. These farmers typically own less than 2 hectares of land each and cultivate coffee without the use of chemical fertilizers. They practice intercropping, growing coffee alongside crops such as avocados, soybeans, sugarcane, and banana trees. The livelihoods of these farmers largely depend on coffee cultivation, with earnings from the harvest serving as the primary source of income for their households and children's education.
During the harvest season, the Halo Bariti processing station provides technical assistance to smallholder farmers and incentivizes the production of high-quality coffee through premium payments or loans. After harvesting, coffee cherries undergo flotation to remove underripe or defective cherries. The selected cherries are then spread on raised drying beds, where workers turn them every hour and meticulously remove any remaining unripe or defective fruits. The drying process is adjusted based on weather conditions to achieve the ideal moisture content. Once the desired moisture level is reached, the dried cherries are stored in warehouses to develop their full flavor before undergoing hulling to remove the outer husk. Finally, the green coffee beans are transported to the capital, Addis Ababa, for final hulling and impurity screening to ensure quality before being bagged for export.
This meticulous process ensures that only the highest quality coffee beans are selected for export, reflecting the station's commitment to excellence.
The coffee tree, botanically classified under the Rubiaceae family and the Coffea subgenus, is an evergreen tree. Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee fruit. There are three main varieties: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. These three varieties cannot crossbreed to produce different subspecies. The world’s specialty coffee comes from the Arabica variety, and within Arabica, there are various subspecies resulting from evolution, hybridization, and mutation. The world's specialty coffees are derived from Arabica, which itself has various subspecies and hybrids resulting from evolution, crossbreeding, and mutations. These include well-known varieties like Heirloom, Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Pacas, Catuai, Pacamara, and Geisha. This particular batch uses Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo, briefly described below:
It is important to note that not all coffee grown in the Blue Mountains qualifies as "Blue Mountain Coffee." Only coffee grown within the legally defined region and at altitudes between 915 meters and 1,675 meters can be officially labeled as Blue Mountain Coffee.
In the 20th century, Ethiopia officially conducted a series of projects to search for, test, and name coffee varieties. In 1974 and 1975, improved coffee varieties resistant to berry disease were discovered. The names of these varieties consist of two parts: the first part represents the year they were developed, such as 74 or 75, which is why numbers like 74110, 74112, 74158, and 74114 are becoming increasingly common today. The second part, such as 110 or 112, is the batch variety code. Collectively, they are known as the JARC 74 and 75 series, where JARC stands for the Jimma Agricultural Research Center.
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Grade: Grade 1 (G1) is the highest level in the Ethiopian coffee grading system.
(Coffee Processes)
The term "processing methods" refers to the process of transforming ripe red coffee cherries into dried green beans. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, influenced by the natural environment and the specific needs of the coffee-producing region. As a result, different regions adopt the processing method most suited to their conditions. This batch uses natural processing methods, described below:
【Natural / Sundried / Dry Processed】
Also known as the natural drying method or unwashed process, the natural process is one of the most traditional and widely used methods of coffee processing. This method does not involve the use of water. Originating in Ethiopia, coffee cherries are harvested and laid out to dry under the sun before being hulled. The seeds remain inside the fruit throughout the extended drying period, absorbing flavors from the skin, pulp, and mucilage. This process enhances the coffee's sweetness and body, often resulting in unique and distinctive aromas.
Producers spread the cherries on drying beds, which may consist of terraces or raised platforms. Over the course of 3 to 6 weeks, the cherries undergo fermentation. Producers turn the cherries regularly to ensure even drying and to prevent spoilage. During this time, the sugars in the fruit and the mucilage adhered to the seeds develop complex flavors, contributing to a sweeter profile.
Once dried, the fruit layers are mechanically removed from the seeds. Natural-processed coffee is often juicy and syrupy, with a rich flavor that makes the effort behind this method well worth it.
Natural Processing Method of Halo Bariti
After harvesting, coffee cherries undergo a floating selection process. During the drying period on raised beds, workers turn the cherries twice an hour while manually sorting out unripe and defective fruits for removal.
If the weather is sunny, the entire drying process takes approximately 8 to 15 days. However, if the weather is cloudy, drying may take 15 to 20 days to reach the ideal moisture level. Once dried, the cherries are stored in warehouses for 5 to 8 days to allow flavors to fully develop before the outer husk is removed.
Before the green coffee beans leave Ethiopia, they are sent to the capital, Addis Ababa, for an additional hulling process. The beans undergo machine screening to remove impurities and defective beans before being bagged and exported.
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