{"product_id":"r-bekele-belachew-anaerobic-white-honey","title":"Bekele Belachew - Anaerobic White Honey","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop to Cup is an importing partner who seeks out dynamic coffee producers all over the coffee growing world. They've taken special interest in Ethiopia’s renowned Bensa region, setting their sights on high-elevation, single origin lots from producers in the area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne such producer with whom they've partnered is Bekele Belachew, a coffee farmer who oversees his own two farms and purchases coffee from about 100 smallholders in his community. His farms, located in Bombe and Kokose, each feature their own drying station, so Bekele is able to manage every aspect of production. Regarded as a consummate professional and tireless connector, Bekele is constantly striving to improve the quality of his own coffee while also elevating coffees from his community as a whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey processed coffees were relatively unheard of until the last five years. However, as Ethiopia’s climate has grown more arid, honey processing offers producers a way to conserve water, compared to washed processing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee is pulped, although a high percentage of mucilage is left intact. Rather than fermenting in water, as is traditional in Ethiopian washed processing, the coffee sits dry in its fruit mucilage, fermenting for approximately one week. The mucilage turns dark and sticky—hence its likeness to honey—and is rinsed off at the end of its fermentation period. The coffee is then laid out to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sensory impact of honey processing adds intensity to fruit characteristics, along with texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee’s anaerobic fermentation helps to amplify floral notes and drive up acidity, making the processing more reminiscent of a washed than a standard honey process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release tastes like the washed Ethiopian coffees of yesteryear. White flowers greet you on the nose, while the cup unveils citrus and a subtle tropical note, specifically reminiscent of mango. Black tea comes through in the texture and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBensa, Sidama, Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bekele Belachew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAnaerobic Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJARC 74158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2215 MASL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":51661561954617,"sku":"BWSO-BeB-WH12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":51661561987385,"sku":"BWSO-BeB-WH02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":51661562020153,"sku":"BWSO-BeB-WH05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/BekeleBelachew_anerobicwhitehoney_onlinecard_4x_3711a8bc-bfdd-476e-8cc4-6c99c1e7f163.png?v=1767644698","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwhiteroasters.mom\/products\/r-bekele-belachew-anaerobic-white-honey","provider":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}