Coffee Story
About the Bombe Region
Producers in the Bombe region live in the lush, elevated valley of Bombe Mountain, surrounded by stunning scenery. The coffees from Bombe consistently impress with their density and rich flavour profiles. They typically feature a higher concentration of smaller screen sizes, primarily 14 and 15, which sets them apart from the lots from Shantawene and Keramo. Additionally, Bombe coffees contain a slightly higher proportion of the Mikicho variety, identifiable by its larger cherries, distinctive wavy leaves, and elongated, canoe-shaped seeds. Mikicho is closely related to the renowned Gesha variety. As a result, the Bombe lots are celebrated for their lush tropical fruit notes and delicate floral undertones, which are evident in every cup.
About Faficho
Faficho is the river running through farms that produce Faficho coffee. The Daye Bensa group collaborates with hundreds of farmers to create high-quality micro-lots. To improve quality, they have established a drying station in Bombe, allowing for better processing control and precise traceability of each batch.
About the Ethiopian Honey Process
After harvesting, Red Honey coffee cherries undergo hand sorting for consistent coloration. They are then placed in float tanks to separate lower-density cherries, which are skimmed off, while higher-density cherries sink, indicating higher quality. These cherries undergo second-hand sorting before pulping.
The disc pulper is calibrated for careful pulping to minimize damage and preserve mucilage for honey processing. Following pulping, the mucilage-rich beans ferment briefly before moving to shaded drying beds. This slow drying process, which takes 4 to 5 days, helps achieve stable moisture levels.
Uniformity during drying is key to high-quality honey-processed coffees. The terms Black, Red, and White honey refer to the parchment colour, with Black honey having dark splotches from a heavy mucilage load, Red honey showing fewer red splotches, and White honey containing the least mucilage, appearing lighter in colour.
