LILO - Karamo Coffee Niguse Gemeda - Ethiopia - Natural - 74158

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From LILO

【Cupping Comment】

① A bright burst of acidity and sweetness, reminiscent of cranberry and black cherry.

② The muscat flavor gently lingers.

③ A rich, jam-like mouthfeel with a syrupy sweet aftertaste.

A luxurious muscat flavor and refreshing aroma fill the air as you enjoy this coffee. The smooth, velvety texture adds to the experience, allowing you to savor the rich fruitiness that comes from traditional natural processing. This coffee is becoming a staple at LiLo Coffee Roasters, offering a perfect balance of fresh fruitiness and abundant sweetness.

The long-awaited coffee from Niguse Gemeda has arrived!

At LiLo Coffee Roasters, we feature Niguse Gemeda's coffee every year. Many of you are probably familiar with the muscat-like sweetness his coffees offer.

Gemeda is the owner of Karamo Coffee, managing three washing stations and five natural processing facilities. He achieved first place in Ethiopia’s inaugural Cup Of Excellence competition.

For this particular lot, no special fermentation techniques were used. The beans undergo a simple yet meticulous process: 24 hours of fermentation in tanks followed by 20 to 24 days of sun-drying on African beds. By not cutting any corners, this process brings out the rich flavors of the Ethiopian Sidamo terroir, allowing its natural beauty to shine through.

Terroir of Sidamo: Delicate Flavors

The Sidamo region, located near Lake Awassa in the Great Rift Valley, is one of the three coffee-producing regions in Ethiopia that received trademark recognition in 2004, alongside Harrar and Yirgacheffe. Most coffee farmers in this region use organic fertilizers derived from natural sources instead of synthetic chemicals. Commonly grown varieties include 74158, 74110, and 74112, which tend to produce small to medium-sized beans known for their balanced acidity and body. The coffee from Sidamo is also known for its delicate flavors, often featuring notes of jasmine, bergamot, and lemon peel.

Ethiopia: The Birthplace of Arabica Coffee

Ethiopia is a coffee-producing region that captivates coffee lovers worldwide with its unique and unparalleled flavors. It is the only African country with its own script, featuring unique characters resembling hieroglyphs. Its writing system, based on seven vowels, has a structure similar to Hangul, reflecting the country’s rich cultural tapestry, shaped by over 80 different ethnic groups.

Coffee trees in Ethiopia have long been grown in farmers’ gardens or deep within forests using traditional methods that have remained largely unchanged over time. However, detailed information about Ethiopia's coffee regions and producers has only become available in recent years. In 2017, reforms to the ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange) allowed small private companies to engage in direct trade with international buyers, opening up access to previously unknown information about the country's coffee production.