Ethiopia Gelanabaya | Wild Strawberries

Introducing Lost Sheep Coffee’s: Ethiopia Gelanabaya - Micro Lot

A part of the Lost Sheep Coffee - Black Edition Coffees; Ethiopian Gelanabaya boasts an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, ensuring the beans develop with exceptional complexity and depth. With every sip, notes of rum, wild strawberries, and thyme dance upon your palate, creating a symphony of flavours that will leave you longing for another sip.

The natural wine fermentation process adds further intrigue to the cup, infusing it with distinct flavour characteristics that are both familiar and delightfully unexpected. In the hands of SCA certified cuppers, this coffee has been awarded an impressive cup score of 87, a testament to its exceptional quality and extraordinary taste profile.

WHERE?

• Origin: Ethiopia
• Region: Yirgacheffe
• Altitude: 1900 MASL
  

WHAT?

• Varietal: Heirloom Variatals
• Process: Natural wine fermentation
• Cupping Notes: Rum, Wild Strawberries and Thyme that tastes great as both espresso & filter
• Cup Score: 87

HOW?

Our V60 recipe: 
You will need 15g medium fine ground coffee 

1. Pour on 50g 95 degree water to bloom. Swirl coffee bed and let bloom for 1 minute. 
2. Pour on another 100ml of water slowly in a circular motion, swirl again. 
3. After 1 minute and 40 seconds pour on the final 100ml water making 250ml total.
4. Tap v60 to level ground. 
5. Coffee should finish pouring through in around 3 minutes! 
6. Enjoy! 

WHY?

As you indulge in Lost Sheep Coffee's Ethiopia Gelanabaya, prepare to be enchanted by the harmonious blend of flavours and the captivating story behind each sip.

Sourced from Gelanabaya station, located in the renowned Borena zone within the Yirgacheffe region, this grade 1 microlot showcases the best of Ethiopian coffee craftsmanship. What sets this coffee apart is its unique processing method. The cherries undergo an extended fermentation period in vacuum-sealed stainless steel tanks equipped with a fermentation valve, allowing the release of carbon dioxide. This innovative approach enhances the flavour profile, resulting in a coffee that captivates the senses.

Gelana Abaya, situated near the border of the SNNP region and the town of Yirgacheffe, has established itself as a cradle of excellence for coffee production. The combination of high altitude, reaching up to 2,200 meters above sea level in some areas, fertile soil, abundant rainfall, and generations of local knowledge contribute to the revered status of Yirgacheffe coffees. The indigenous 'heirloom' varietals, which grow wild in Ethiopia, are responsible for the captivating flavour notes that create an unparalleled and exquisitely refined cup of coffee.

Experience the magic of Ethiopia's Gelanabaya coffee—order your bag of this speciality single origin coffee today and embark on a journey of unrivaled taste and discovery.