Tanat - Alo : Dark Room Washed : 100g
This exceptional lot comes from the Sidama highlands, Bensa, at an altitude of 2,442 m, where producer Tamiru Tadesse grows coffee beans of remarkable quality.
The cherries are harvested when fully ripe and then carefully sorted to ensure perfect consistency before entering an innovative process: Dark Room Washed.
Unlike the traditional washed process, pulped cherries do not undergo any conventional fermentation. Drying begins slowly in the shade on raised beds until the moisture content reaches approximately 30%. The coffee is then transferred to a dark, climate-controlled room, where air flow and humidity are carefully regulated to ensure a long, uniform, and particularly clean drying process.
In the cup, this process reveals remarkable aromatic purity: floral notes of jasmine, candied lemon, lemongrass, and the sweetness of white peach, prolonged by a very persistent floral finish. The texture is delicate, supported by a lively and elegant acidity.
A rare coffee, showcasing Alo Coffee's expertise and Tamiru Tadesse's innovation in the search for exceptional flavor profiles.