Ethiopia - Merdiya

Notes of blackberry, strawberry, sweet lemonade, with a long finish. 

Merdiya washing station is operated by Testi who are deeply involved in the communities surrounding their network of washing stations, with a particular focus on providing access to education for farmer's children.

Merdiya uses slow fermentation with careful attention to detail, enhancing the traditional washed process of the region. After picking and sorting, coffees are depulped and fermented for 100 hours. Fresh water is cycled in every 24 hours and tank temperature maintained between 18.5 and 20.5 degrees centigrade. After washing, parchment is dried on raised beds under parabolic shade for 15 days.