{"title":"Green Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnroasted coffee for home roasters or cafe microroasters. Sharing the love from our supply chains with a transparent margin. DO NOT attempt to grind or brew this coffee unroasted.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brazil-futures-green","title":"Brazil Futures GREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most 'standard' tasting coffee on our menu, but perhaps the one we're most excited about. We've been looking to increase our Brazil buying impact for the 5 years since we started Skylark. Circumstances conspired to make this the perfect year for it. We love a lot of things about Brazil as a coffee origin: It has a strong minimum wage, a strong domestic consumption market to support producers, and we have more than a decade's worth of relationships and buying experience there. This Brazil 'Futures' is a new product line for Skylark that will keep a consistent flavor profile of Melted Chocolate and Macademia whilst sourcing from various smallholder farmers who can benefit from partnering with Skylark. You can read more about the mechanisms we're using below. It's a little nerdy, but \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e cool. We think you'll love it... It's the perfect 'coffee flavored coffee' with a big dose of impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1000 Meters above Sea Level (average)\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Various\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 82\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £7.50\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Fully natural, cherries are sorted, then dried on patios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the entire deal down below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing good with great\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re moving away from our most purchased coffee, our go-to Brazil Santa Rosa that’s always been our best value for money. Why would we do that? Because we think we’ve found a way to get better \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evalues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for our money. This week, we’re launching a new core Brazil that is more chocolatey, affordable in this market, and delivers a far greater impact for farmers and the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re calling this coffee Brazil Futures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — it’s about financial security for the people who grow it. As a core ingredient in all our blends, this coffee can reach a lot of people in the supply chain and among coffee drinkers too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s how it works: Brazil Futures comes from small family farms, which are typically more ecologically sustainable than Brazil’s large coffee plantations. The growers are members of a small and relatively unknown association called Associação da Barra, and we’ve sourced the coffee through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minasul.com.br\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinasul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a medium-sized cooperative that is very clever about using coffee “futures” contracts to empower producers, not just themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to solve farmers staying poor while the market goes up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou might have heard; the price for green coffee is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2025\/02\/coffee-prices-record-highs-roasters\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighest it’s ever been\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – almost 3 times the average price of the last 15 years. This is causing chaos in the coffee industry, and those futures contracts play a key role. What follows is a little technical, but complex problems require some explanation, so here we go:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll coffee is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@bramdehoog\/how-the-c-market-shapes-coffee-pricing-and-the-global-supply-chain-f7249781b4ff\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebought and sold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the Futures or ‘C’ market at the stock exchange in New York. Historically, this has been used to make stock-traders and big corporations rich while keeping coffee prices low and farmers poor. Since the price for coffee has recently tripled, however, some of the biggest coffee traders in the world are in trouble essentially because papering over bad ‘futures’ bets and rapid growth speculation takes cash, and that’s in short supply with each sack of coffee costing 2-3x what it did 16 months ago. We’re seeing exporter\/importers sell out to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/olam-sell-446-stake-agribusiness-saudi-arabia-18-billion-2025-02-23\/#:~:text=Feb%2024%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20Saudi,the%20companies%20said%20on%20Monday.\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaudi wealth funds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcoffeeportal.com\/Latest\/News\/2024\/August\/New-York-based-Hartree-Partners-to-acquire-Volcafe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoil companies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or file for bankruptcy protection including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bnnbloomberg.ca\/investing\/commodities\/2024\/12\/04\/brazil-judge-rules-against-coffee-exporters-facing-debt-crisis\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexporting partners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we used to work with in Brazil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeanwhile, small producers struggle the most in volatile markets so this is a key moment to choose our partners carefully and protect the less advantaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocking market power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere at Skylark, we’re now big enough to buy full shipping containers of Brazilian coffee, which unlocks a new phase of work with trusted partners like Minasul to increase our impact beyond just what we pay for coffee. Instead of using the futures market to speculate for their own profit, Minasul allows farmers to convert their coffee from futures contracts into physical coffee (and vice versa) at a time that benefits them, much like stock traders do. This is unusual, and means that smaller farmers have more control and can boost their income in ways that they wouldn’t otherwise be able. Minasul also sells most of their coffee within Brazil rather than exporting. This means that their business is more stable, and allows them to access quick cash to pay farmers promptly – a huge deal if you’re a coffee grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Minasul and Skylark are also paying premiums to the farmers as well as donating some much needed equipment and tech for the growers’ cooperative. We’ll be increasing these donations throughout the coming years using our pledge to put £1 per kilo sold into grower empowerment projects. We’re then importing the coffee through our friends at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.falconcoffees.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who understand the work we’re doing at Skylark and brilliantly support these kinds of arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final argument for Brazil Futures centres on the ecological advantage of small family farms, whether certified organic or not. One of the growers, Arcanjo Alexadre Alves, is carrying on a type of attentive farming begun by his grandfather in the 1980s. Another, Afonso Donizetti Silva, began with just 145 coffee trees, producing 4 bags of coffee (two for him, two for his wife). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the kinds of smallholders we’d like to support while buying a large percentage of their total production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t get us wrong – our longstanding Brazil Santa Rosa was an affordable coffee from a large-scale producer that pays workers well and offsets carbon emissions. That was good! But it seems more ‘Skylark’ to support farmers with less of their own security. That’s even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to Brazil Futures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56511047467394,"sku":null,"price":16.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56511047893378,"sku":null,"price":107.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_20170724_090406328_HDR_69f6129b-693a-4665-bb6c-f12394de4eb0.jpg?v=1684402621"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-natural-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try to work closely with all of our producing partners, but none more closely than our friends at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"www.bettebuna.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e. Skylark donates about £10,000 per year to support Bette Buna's goal of improving livelihoods and working conditions in Ethiopia, and two of our team members even work part-time for Bette Buna because we think it’s critical to give their social projects every chance to succeed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our ‘house coffee’ from Bette Buna that we’ll try to stock year-round. It’s got tasty notes of milk chocolate, almond, and cherry pie, and it’s the perfect affordable daily drinking coffee that also supports brilliant work in one of the least-advantaged coffee producing communities in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe contracted with Bette Buna for 100 bags of this coffee before it was harvested. When we cupped it, it was WAY better than we expected, so we changed our order to 150 bags and voluntarily increased our price per kilo to fully compensate the producers for their splendid work. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bit more about Bette Buna, check out our blog post \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/weve-never-seen-ethiopia-like-this\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or read on below ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving started in 2019, they have already grown considerably. They have expanded the Taferi Kela farm from 2 to 50 hectares and have spread to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also work hard to incorporate sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for coming generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo create this lot, fresh cherries were hand-sorted by each farmer to clean out underripe\/overripe cherries and any leaves or sticks. The sorted cherries were dried on African raised beds for about 20-25 days until they reached the right moisture level. The raised beds are important to facilitate airflow to ensure equal drying of each cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry cherries, still in their natural hulls, were bagged and moved to the Bette Buna mill in Megadu. There the natural lots rest for a minimum of 8 weeks after bagging to improve the complexity and intensity of each cup profile. Each coffee was evaluated in the lab and a decision was made about which “sub-lots” could work as a community blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter dry milling locally to remove the hulls, another round of hand sorting by the milling team removed defects. After that, the bags of green coffee were loaded on a truck to take a 3-5 day drive to the main Bette Buna dry mill in Gelan. Here the cherries underwent another round of cleaning, screening on size and density, and color sorting, and were bagged a final time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is a blend of cherries from Bette Buna’s own farm and community farmer Wodera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000-2200\u003c\/span\u003e MASL\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74112, 74158, Wild Guji Megadu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 86\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £7.10\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519315652994,"sku":null,"price":15.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519318929794,"sku":null,"price":102.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/Bette_Buna.jpg?v=1755097767"},{"product_id":"costa-rica-aquiares-washed-green","title":"Costa Rica Aquiares Washed GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosta Rican coffee (and Central American coffees in general) often represent a lot of the things we dislike about the coffee supply chain. Way too many farms in Central America are owned by wealthy Westerners who have access to capital and marketing that allows them to sell their coffees at prices that indigenous people could never achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is different, and it represents the sort of de-colonisation of the coffee supply chain that we want to support. Aquiares is a Costa Rican legacy farm, and they've set an absolute gold standard in how they treat people and the planet. The way they increase biodiversity, capture carbon, and care for both Costa Rican and refugee workers is a testament to how coffee CAN change the world. They also produce delicious, consistent coffee like this one, with notes of chocolate, hazelnut, and ripe plum. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheck out more of the incredible work they're doing by reading on below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've bought coffee from Aquiares since our first year at Skylark, but we are delighted to partner with them more fully for the first time in 2025, and for the foreseeable future. We plan to have their coffee on offer year-round as a staple of our list in order to support the amazing work they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquiares, one of Costa Rica’s largest and most historic coffee farms, sits high on the fertile slopes of Turrialba Volcano. Producing coffee continuously for over a century, the farm has developed an enduring model for growing high-quality Arabica coffee, protecting a stunning natural setting, and supporting a thriving local community of 1,800 people. Established by British farmers in 1890, Aquiares was one of the first estates to produce and export Costa Rican coffee. In 1971, the farm was purchased by its current owners, three families who have worked together with the farm's staff and community to implement a modern model of sustainable agriculture. Don Alfonso took over farm management in 1992, and at the time he was new(ish) to coffee. However, one thread throughout his life has been a commitment to social justice. From the beginning, Don Alfonso made the social welfare of farm workers and the wider community one of his main priorities. His dedication has transformed the farm and the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe community of Aquiares, originally created to house workers on the estate, sits in the midst of the farm. When it was built, the farm owned the houses where employees lived, creating home insecurity amongst working families. In 1992, under Don Alfonso’s management, the farm started a project to enable people to own their own houses. Each worker was given a bonus for his or her years of service, lots were priced at a fraction of the local rate, and assistance was given to apply for the government house fund. In the beginning, workers thought it was too good to be true, but as the first families obtained their own homes, everyone followed suit. In a matter of three years, the town was brought to life, enriched with a deep feeling of security and achievement. Today, only around 15% of Aquiares residents work on the farm (many have gone on to become schoolteachers, doctors, etc) and 96% of these own their own home, giving them the option to take a path for their future that they, themselves, choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Aquiares coffee is picked by hand to ensure consistent high quality. Microlots, such as this one, are picked by a special team of skilled harvesters who are paid well above the daily rate for their exceptional skill in picking the ripest cherries at each pass. Each tree is visited up to seven times during the harvest to ensure that only fully red ripe cherries are picked. The skilled hands of the pickers represent the farm’s most valuable asset. Pickers hail from the community of Aquiares, nearby towns, and even from the neighbouring country of Nicaragua. The farm ensures that all workers have a safe work environment and a comfortable place to live. Workers coming from further away can live in on-site housing and use a children’s daycare. The farm sponsors doctors’ visits for pickers and their families twice a week where nutritional health advice is also given. To take better care of its field workers, Aquiares has established first-of-its-kind physical therapy sessions and also a daily warm-up routine of exercise before work. Many pickers return each year, confirming success in providing a secure home in Aquiares.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquiares is strongly committed to and has become an international leader in environmental sustainability. The farm has long seen the connection between agricultural, environmental, and social health. By planting more than 50,000 shade trees, creating natural buffers around streams and water springs, preserving the river valleys as forests, planting along the contour, implementing integrated pest management systems, and many other steps, Aquiares has demonstrated how to make ecological ideals a reality. For example, given that soil health is the most important factor for a successful farm, Aquiares takes many steps to naturally improve the farm’s volcanic soil. The organic matter from pruning and the leaf litter from the coffee and shade trees are left to feed soil microbes and provide organic nutrients. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diversified shade trees (over 40 species) also cool the ground, slowing the ripening of the coffee, which allows for sugars from the mucilage to be fully absorbed by the bean, thus improving cup quality. The farm’s agricultural objective is to find synergies like these, where environmental health translates into coffee plant health, which ultimately contributes to long-term stability in the production of high-quality coffee. The farm’s terrain varies from gently sloping to steep hills. Valleys between hills create microclimates that are ideal for growing mainly Caturra and grafted Arabica-Nemaya varieties. Although Aquiares is considered large under Central American standards, the farm’s belief is that it is crucial to tend to every individual coffee plant’s needs. Therefore, Aquiares utilizes a system of pruning each plant independently, instead of pruning by row or lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough an intensive rehabilitation program, Aquiares has re-planted more than 400,000 coffee trees in small patches of existing fields. This rejuvenated the crop of trees and increased the land’s utilization. It also played a crucial role in the 2012 rust attack, as young plants resisted the disease better, slowing its spread. Its stringent environmental stewardship enabled the farm to achieve Rainforest Alliance Certification in 2003. In 2012, Aquiares became the first farm in Costa Rica to fulfill the requirements of the Rainforest Alliance Climate Module. This requires adhering to careful standards of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, which are meticulously tracked through each harvest season. This certification demonstrates that the farm’s low emissions do not meaningfully contribute to climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 800-1400 Meters Above Sea Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Obata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup score: 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £8.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Fully washed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519368212866,"sku":null,"price":17.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519369458050,"sku":null,"price":117.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/AquiaresEstate_Waterfall_74ca91df-db37-4bf7-93ca-472cf3bc979e.jpg?v=1755770225"},{"product_id":"myanmar-pha-yar-gyi-kone-natural-green","title":"Myanmar Pha Yar Gyi Kone Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEthically-run, high-quality Asian coffee farms are increasingly key origins for us as we navigate the shifting relationship of climate and coffee. This lot is a great example of the sustainability profile we're looking for, and it's incredibly tasty too, with nougaty notes of chocolate and macadamia and a twist of fruity cranberry.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is our second year featuring this lot, and we sourced it thanks to our friends at Indochina who helped us connect with several of our Asian coffee producers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was produced by smallholder farmers in and around Pha Yar Gyi Kone village who are part of the Shwe Taung Thu Farmers Group. The group, whose name translates to 'Golden Farmer,’ name each community lot after the village where it was grown and processed. The focus in Pha Yar Gyi Kone village is on producing natural coffees, as the dry heat during the harvest season is ideal for this. Around 200 households in the village collaborated on producing this coffee, and some of the profits from selling it went towards the local school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: Various\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Heirloom\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup score: 85\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £13.90\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Sundried natural, dried on raised African beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myanmar","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519532446082,"sku":null,"price":25.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56519539360130,"sku":null,"price":190.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/Photo25-01-2020_093823.jpg?v=1774454772"},{"product_id":"indonesia-java-halu-natural-green","title":"Indonesia Java Halu Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we continue to expand our range of coffees to include more that are grown in Asia, we are delighted to feature a new season of four Indonesian lots from amazing entrepreneur and coffee farmer Rani Mayasari. Rani is a powerhouse coffee farmer and exporter who promotes women's empowerment and coffee education through her farm, Java Halu, in West Java. We absolutely love Rani's vision and the way she creates positive change in her community and the coffee industry at large, and we're thrilled to offer her coffees here once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular coffee is a shockingly clean and fresh natural process that has all the tropical, fruity notes you could ever desire. It's a bit hard to describe, but so juicy that we had to put it in the notes twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in West Java on the mountains of Tilu and Gunuug Halu, Java Halu employs more than 80% women and provides training in all branches of coffee production, including growing, processing, roasting, and barista skills. They create products such as fuel and livestock feed from waste created during the coffee farming process and strive to be as environmentally responsible as possible in all areas of growing and processing. Rani often collaborates with other Indonesian coffee farmers and is eager to share her knowledge and expertise. Everything at Java Halu is done out of a desire to help people and the planet, so we're honoured to promote Rani's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1400-1600 Meters Above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Sigararutang Ateng, Typica, and S795\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 90\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £10.27\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Anaerobic natural process\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56520433336706,"sku":null,"price":20.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56520435990914,"sku":null,"price":143.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_0201.heic?v=1733152728"},{"product_id":"mexico-guerrero-biodynamic-natural-green","title":"Mexico Guerrero Biodynamic Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most important coffees of the year. Mexican coffee has dwindled to almost nothing in recent years as a result of coffee leaf rust, low C market prices, political strife, and drug trafficking. Almost all remaining Mexican coffees are grown on large estates in Oaxaca and other well-known provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is different. It is from the Guerrero region, and is grown by indigenous people in traditional biodynamic fashion. These coffees are from tiny farms (often less than a hectare) with productions of less than 60 kg from many of them. These farmers' way of life depends on companies like Skylark to support them by paying higher prices than the market would offer for the quality they supply... that's why we bought a really big lot from Guerrero this year. Fortunately, the quality of this particular lot is stellar. Notes of melted milk chocolate, coffee pulp, and Lambrusco will reward you for supporting these farmers along with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sourced this coffee through Ensambles, who do superlative work to shepherd this coffee from seed to our roasterie. Here's a bit more info from them below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe state of Guerrero is one of Mexico’s 16 coffee-producing states, bordering Oaxaca and Puebla. In Guerrero, 80% of the territory is mountainous, and the main economic activity is agriculture. Coffee was first introduced by the Spanish in Sierra de Atoyac, and most of the labor force for picking coffee was brought over from the poorest areas of Guerrero, a region called Montaña Alta. Those workers, seed by seed, propagated their homes with coffee, bringing it in their pockets from the big plantations in Atoyac. The region is now characterized by the production of shade-grown natural coffees. Guerrero almost exclusively produces naturals, which is rare in Mexico where more than 90% of exported coffee is washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, Montaña Alta suffers from high rates of poverty, marginalisation, and migration to the northern states of Mexico and the US as people search for work. In the face of a lack of opportunities, and the growing demand for narcotics in northern countries, a crack in the door was opened for drug trafficking to take over these vulnerable regions. This proliferation of narco-trafficking has unfortunately painted Guerrero in a very unfavorable light, the perception of which is exceedingly difficult to overcome. Because of this context, few companies have invested in the area with regards to the purchasing of coffee. Almost 100% of Guerrero coffee is bought, directly or indirectly, by one single private company, who then resells to a big international buyer. This monopoly has set very low prices for coffee and a general lack of interest from this crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsambles Cafes Mexicanos began a project focused on specialty coffee in this area back in 2017, a project led by Miguel Guevara, an agronomist originally from Montaña Alta. Miguel has been working with producers to improve quality and help reach out to different markets. Miguel delivers training on selective picking, cherry flotation, and drying. He also supports the project by obtaining regional funds to finance nurseries, local warehouses, raised beds etc. The first producers to join this initiative were all women. Many women in this region are empowered to make decisions because their husbands are living farther north for work. Those women call themselves the “Evas,\" in reference to the first woman Eve. They decided to call the project JUBA, which means 'mountains' in their indigenous language Mephaa. Discontentment with low prices has allowed this project to grow rapidly, increasing from 5 to now 70 producers in 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsambles now has a regional lab in Montaña Alta with analysts and cuppers where producers can come and bring their sample. We provide feedback and recommendations until their coffee qualifies for the specialty premium. Our criteria range from cup quality, humidity\/water activity, to yield. We are now able to employ and empower two women from the community to coordinate the lab and reach out to more producers across the region. \"Nahual\" means the ability to transform yourself into another being. We think it is a good analogy for the switch from commercial low paid coffee to quality better priced coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1400 Meters above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Oro Azteca\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 84.5\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £9.70\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Grown biodynamically, then processed naturally on raised African beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56521014903170,"sku":null,"price":19.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56521026601346,"sku":null,"price":136.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/02915bdf-323c-4392-a567-559fc1f86591_1_1c96d159-fad5-4787-af99-e9ae9ef0229b.jpg?v=1689604623"},{"product_id":"twilight-decaf-green","title":"Ethiopia Twilight Decaf GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Twilight, our new all-rounder decaf. It was nearing the end of the day for affordable and delicious decafs on the market, so we decided to get creative. Historically high green coffee prices and increased demand for decafs using the ethyl acetate (‘sugar cane’) process have caused supply shortages and MUCH higher costs, but we don’t think you should have to go without tasty decaf at reasonable prices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo here’s our strategy: We’re finding less expensive coffees that we think (based on our experience) will make for a sweet, chocolatey decaf. We’re sending them off to be decaffeinated as a special order and bringing them to you at prices that can work for all of us — farmers, cafes, Skylark, and coffee drinkers. With Twilight, you'll get reliably accessible coffee with satisfying notes of chocolate, biscuit, and cherry cola. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, importers make the choices and take the chances on which coffees to decaffeinate. It’s not always easy to predict how a decaffeinated coffee will turn out, and the minimum order for decaffeination is 4 tonnes, so it’s not usually a risk roasters want to take. However, we believe there are plenty of special yet affordable coffees out there that will taste great decaffeinated, so we’re willing to roll the dice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now, Twilight is a washed processed coffee from our friends at Bette Buna in Guji Ethiopia. It was a very fresh crop ‘grade 4’ coffee when we got our hands on it, so the producers paid less for the sorting of the green coffee. We’ve run it through our optical colour sorter to make it more consistent, and it’s tasting delicious. Everybody wins, and we’ll continue looking for opportunities to make decafs with impact throughout our supply chain for the foreseeable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1400-2100 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Heirloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup Score: 84.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per KG: £10.19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Sugar cane decaf, done in Bremen Germany\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524563349890,"sku":null,"price":20.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524563743106,"sku":null,"price":142.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_06902.heic?v=1749480437"},{"product_id":"colombia-atunkaa-decaf-green","title":"Colombia Atunkaa Decaf GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve had delicious chocolatey decafs for a while, as well as the occasional fruity decaf. This is our first time offering a decaf that fits into our ‘green’ category of floral and citrusy coffees, and it's a delight! We're picking up vibrant notes of orange and apple along with sweet Coco Pops. It's an absolute pleasure to drink any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is from Siruma, one of our key long-term partners in Colombia via our importer Falcon. Siruma was founded five years ago with the mission of partnering with underserved farming communities in Cauca, Caldas, and Tolima. The company's name comes from the indigenous Wayuunaiki language and means ‘Heaven and Skies’. Victoria and her Siruma team constantly inspire us by how hard they work to improve both their farmers' coffee and livelihoods, and Falcon are exemplary in how they work with Siruma to promote the stories of everyone involved. It's a win-win relationship that we love being a part of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtunkaa Decaf showcases Siruma's commitment to transparency and fair prices for farmers. It is sourced from the Central Cauca Association for Peace (ACC) in Piendamó, Cauca. ACC was created by a local farmer who wanted to add value to Castillo coffee and provide stable incomes to help neighbours avoid illicit crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo process Atunkaa, coffee was picked very ripe to achieve higher sugar content. It was then floated to separate the best cherries for processing. The cherries were moved to a mechanical silo for approximately 48 hours at 28°C to dehydrate the coffee until reaching a 20% moisture level. It then underwent a 24-hour fermentation in sealed bags at ambient temperature. The cherries were then dried in the same mechanical silo at 37°C until reaching 15% moisture, after which it was dried again in a parabolic drying system to 10% moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe coffee is decaffeinated by Descafecol using a sustainable sugarcane-based process. By working directly with the mill and decaffeinator, Siruma ensures fair pricing and complete traceability back to the contributing farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1700-1900 Meters Above Sea Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Castillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup score: 85.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £10.69\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Washed, then Ethyl Acetate\/sugarcane decaffeinated \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colombia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524566167938,"sku":null,"price":21.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524566987138,"sku":null,"price":148.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_20170727_142638468_d7e889ed-169b-4118-8450-f10ec5e00b05.jpg?v=1758621745"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-washed-decaf-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Washed Decaf GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery proudly announcing: Our second round of decaf from our best friends at Bette Buna, and it's a truly special decaf for all you night owls out there. With a juicy, nuanced profile of soft berries, citrus, and toffee, it's delicious on its own or in a milky drink. This coffee is from our favourite Ethiopian coffee producers, Bette Buna, who not only grow exquisite coffee but also provide countless opportunities for people in their communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe decaffeinated this coffee in partnership with our friends at Falcon Coffee, who did incredible work supporting Bette Buna this year. They took half of this coffee, and we took the other half to split the risk of doing a decaf run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact. Coffee is a big deal in Ethiopia: More than 33% of the country's GDP comes from the export of coffee and 80% of that production comes from smallholder farms under 2 hectares, even as 90% of people working in coffee in Ethiopia don’t make a livable income. Bette Buna was formed to meet the obvious need to improve outcomes for smallholders and to generate opportunities for farming communities along the way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving started in 2019, they have already grown considerably. They have expanded the Taferi Kela farm from 2 to 50 hectares and have spread to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji, where this lot was grown. Both farms have tree nurseries where varietals are grown for their own use as well as to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they process their own lots and educate other farmers in processing techniques while their ‘Coffee Campus’ programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. Essentially, they invest in their farming communities not only by teaching and motivating farmers but also by hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also work hard to incorporate sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for coming generations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re such big fans that we sent Micah and Tabitha to help and learn from them for a couple weeks last January. You can read more about their experience in a blog post \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/weve-never-seen-ethiopia-like-this\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo process this lot, cherries were fully washed, then sun-dried on raised beds for 3.5 weeks to naturally enhance their complexity and sweetness. They were then decaffeinated using the Ethyl Acetate process, a natural and environmentally friendly decaffeination technique. To achieve this technique, green coffee beans are steamed to open their pores, making it easier for caffeine to be extracted. \u003c\/span\u003eThe beans are then washed with ethyl acetate, a naturally occuring compound found in fruit, which selectively binds to caffeine molecules. Ethyl acetate is able to dissolve caffeine without significantly affecting the flavor compounds in the coffee. After the caffeine has been removed, the beans are steamed again to remove any residual ethyl acetate. Finally, the coffee is dried and prepared for roasting.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSisay Tadesse and Hester Westerveld-Syoum\u003cbr\u003eBelow left: Sisay Tadesse standing next to anaerobic fermentation barrels\u003cbr\u003eBelow right: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDawit Syoum harvesting ripe coffee cherries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1,998-2,200 MASL\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna \u0026amp; 74412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup score: 85.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £10.30\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Washed and EA Decaf\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524568625538,"sku":null,"price":20.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56524575474050,"sku":null,"price":143.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/image0.jpg?v=1756307253"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-meseret-kickstart-natural-green","title":"Ethiopia Meseret Kickstart Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re getting about 25 different coffees from our Ethiopian partners \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bettebuna.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e this year, so we’ve decided to name each lot after one of the people who worked on producing it, exporting it, or contributing to social work at Bette Buna. This one is named for Meseret (pictured above, center), one of the leaders of the women’s group in the Taferi Kela nursery. She is tough and reliable, and brings structure, smiles, and hope to the entire group. She and her team cultivate the seedlings that eventually grow this coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 'kickstart' natural coffee is super sugary and juicy thanks to a special processing technique developed by the Bette Buna team. The cherries were flash-fermented before continuing with the natural process, giving them an extra burst of sweetness alongside fruity notes of melon, caramel, and ripe plum. We think it tastes like an epic summertime dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bit more about Bette Buna, check out our blog post \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/weve-never-seen-ethiopia-like-this\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or read on below ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving started in 2019, they have already grown considerably. They have expanded the Taferi Kela farm from two to 50 hectares and have spread to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also work hard to incorporate sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for coming generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo create this lot, the cherries were given a 'kick' by putting them in an anaerobic environment for a short amount of time before continuing processing — not long enough for official fermentation to begin, but long enough that the structure of the sugar within the cherries began to change. This produces more sweetness and body on top of the standard Sidamo natural profile. After this, the coffee was dried normally on raised African-style beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce the correct moisture level was reached, the cherry was bagged, tagged, and stored for a minimum of eight weeks to improve the complexity and intensity of the cup profile. After dry milling locally to remove the hulls, the team applied another round of hand sorting to remove any primary defects. After that, the bags of green coffee were loaded on a truck to take a three- to five-day drive to the Bette Buna dry mill in Gelan, located close to Addis Ababa. Here the green beans underwent another round of cleaning, screening on size and density, and color sorting, and then were bagged a final time, ready to be exported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2100 Metres Above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna, 74158, 74112\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 88\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £10.10\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Kickstart Natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56525222642050,"sku":null,"price":20.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56525228605826,"sku":null,"price":141.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/DSC00788.jpg?v=1775118131"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-mersha-syoum-anaerobic-green","title":"Ethiopia Mersha Syoum Anaerobic GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re getting about 25 different coffees from our Ethiopian partners \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bettebuna.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e this year, so we’ve decided to name a few lots after one of the people who worked on producing it, exporting it, or contributing to social work at Bette Buna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is named for Mersha, Dawit Syoum's father and farm\/nursery manager extraordinaire (pictured above, left). Known for his kindness and sense of humour, Mersha uses his position as Taferi Kela community leader to empower everyone around him. He manages the day-to-day of Bette Buna's Sidamo farm and coffee plant nursery, giving special attention to employees who need extra care or help. Once skeptical about the power of coffee to change communities, he now loves to teach and motivate as many people as he can in good coffee farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning 'Mersha' lot is redolent with big floral notes of coffee blossom, coffee cherry, and sweet-tart strawberry. This lot was air-freighted in, so it's an extra special treat: you won't normally encounter Ethiopian coffee this fresh, as it usually arrives by ship. This tastes like the coffee fruit and flower itself ... it's your chance to experience what coffee buyers taste when they go to Ethiopia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bit more about Bette Buna, check out our blog post \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/weve-never-seen-ethiopia-like-this\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or read on below ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving started in 2019, they have already grown considerably. They have expanded the Taferi Kela farm from 2 to 50 hectares and have spread to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also work hard to incorporate sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for coming generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot began with carefully sorted cherries placed in hermetic barrels or high-capacity bags to create a low-oxygen environment, promoting anaerobic fermentation. It was then fermented for 96 hours before continuing processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2100 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna, 74158, 74112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup score: 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Dry Anaerobic Natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56657168335234,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56657171677570,"sku":null,"price":322.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_1449.jpg?v=1757490657"},{"product_id":"colombia-maricela-gesha-natural-green","title":"Colombia Maricela Gesha Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our most recent coffee from LaReb and THE most intoxicating sugar bomb of the year. It draws you in like the lushest summer fruit juice with the perfect hint of high-quality sugar cane rum. It’s the kind of coffee that gets you overcaffeinated on accident – it’s so moreish that you may not be able to stop drinking it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComrades in the fight against global capitalism tend to find each other, and we were lucky enough to meet Herbert and Matcha from La Real Expedition Botanical through our good friend Alex at \u003ca href=\"www.scenery.coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/a\u003e*. What was supposed to be a quick meet-n-greet with the folks from LaReb turned into a three-hour conversation about making things right in the world. They wholeheartedly share our values of farmer empowerment, decolonising the coffee supply chain, egalitarian workplaces, and of course, delicious coffee!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo process this lot, cherry was in-husk rested for 12 hours with a further 60 hours of resting in a closed container, then greenhouse dried for 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Probably our favourite roastery in London, staffed with really lovely people. Check them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1650 Metres Above Sea Level\u003cstrong\u003e\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Gesha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup Score: 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Anoxic natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(gorgeous lot photos by Herbert of LaReb)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colombia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56667174732162,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/HPC_1532.jpg?v=1779195932"},{"product_id":"colombia-edinson-argote-laurina-green","title":"Colombia Edinson Argote Laurina GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurina is an ultra-rare mutation of the Bourbon coffee varietal that tastes unlike anything else. This is the most intensely floral coffee we’ve ever carried at Skylark. It's also the most expensive coffee we've ever bought! Although this varietal was identified more than 200 years ago, it only recently became popular after winning the 2018 World Brewers Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurina is naturally low in caffeine, which is part of what makes it so rare: Caffeine is a coffee tree’s natural insect repellent. The beans are also the tiniest, cutest, egg-shaped little guys we’ve ever seen! Trust Edinson Argote to expertly grow and process it into one of the most incredible coffees we've ever carried. This coffee has a totally unique profile that will blow your mind and change what you think coffee can taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sipping it after a fancy dinner with friends. The aroma of jasmine and geranium is intoxicating, and the flavour is pure Turkish delight. This is an absolutely exquisite coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinson Argote's Quebraditas project is a family-run enterprise dedicated to producing premium coffee with standout and reproducible sensory profiles thanks to advanced fermentation processes, including thermal shock and yeast inoculation. They also focus on agronomic management and soil care (strategic shading, use of organic matter, maintenance of soil pH and calcium) that allows them to increase the potential of each crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinson and his partner Ángela started their journey on Chorro Alto, a farm owned by Ángela’s parents. Ángela manages the administration, while Edinson oversees coffee processing and farm operations. They have two coffee farms located at 1600-1850 meters above sea level in the central Huila Mountains. These farms cover 18 hectares, 10 of which grow traditional varieties such as Caturra and Colombia, and one of which is exclusively for special varieties, including Eugenoides, Bourbon Pointu, Geisha, Java, Bourbon Chiroso, Wush Wush, Bourbon Ají, Papayo, Pacamara, Sudan Rume, and Arará. The vision is to eventually grow only these non-traditional varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo process this lot, cherries were floated to remove green, overripe, and dry cherry.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt was then oxidised in food-grade plastic drums for 24 hours and de-pulped without using water.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe de-pulped cherries were oxidised a further 18 hours to remove all mucilage, then washed at 45°C to create a thermal shock. Fermentation continued for 36 hours with a specific yeast, after which the coffee was washed at 50°C to seal in fermentation. It was then mechanically dried over 76 hours at around 38°C. Finally, it was stabilised and prepared for transport in GrainPro-type bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1650-1800 Meters Above Sea Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Laurina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup score: 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice paid per kg: £55\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Thermal shock\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colombia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56667177943426,"sku":null,"price":87.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/PHOTO-2024-05-13-21-14-21.jpg?v=1779201495"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-thermal-shock-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Thermal Shock GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee showcases \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/how-to-support-social-change-without-doing-the-change\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e’s first attempt at a water pillow anoxic ‘cold cherry’ process, and we think it was a big success. Cold water was introduced during the fermentation process, which beautifully heightened the natural osmanthus and jasmine profile of these exquisite Guji cherries. With delicate underlying notes of white peach and berries, this is an all-around gorgeous coffee to savour sip by sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is one of several we recently air-freighted to the UK (a very rare occurrence) so it's an extra special treat: you won't normally encounter Ethiopian coffee this fresh, as it usually arrives by ship. We're thrilled to share this opportunity to taste what coffee buyers in Ethiopia taste – fresh crop coffee just weeks after processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter starting in 2019, they have now grown considerably, expanding the Taferi Kela farm from two to 50 hectares and spreading to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also prioritise sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for future generations. We're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot began with carefully sorted cherries that were transferred into hermetically sealed barrels for controlled fermentation. To slow the process, cold water (12–17 °C) was introduced early in the morning when cherry temperatures were naturally low, creating a stable, cool fermentation environment. This allowed for extended fermentation (up to 144 hours) while reducing the risk of over-fermentation and avoiding undesirable acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2100 Metres Above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna, 74158, 74112\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 89.5\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £32\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Thermal shock natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671308906882,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671313461634,"sku":null,"price":426.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_0635.jpg?v=1778849300"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-lacto-natural-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Lacto Natural GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dreamy coffee is the perfect example of the expert processing techniques our friends at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/how-to-support-social-change-without-doing-the-change\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e are becoming known for. Here, a 5% salt solution on the cherries during fermentation gave extra space for the lactobacilli to do their work. The result? A lovely, silky texture to the cup profile, reminiscent of strawberry yoghurt. Notes of sweet violet and lemon complete the creamy candyfloss effect. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere’s only 25kg of this lot, so don’t wait!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is one of several we recently air-freighted to the UK (a very rare occurrence) so it's an extra special treat: you won't normally encounter Ethiopian coffee this fresh, as it usually arrives by ship. We're thrilled to share this opportunity to taste what coffee buyers in Ethiopia taste – fresh crop coffee just weeks after processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter starting in 2019, they have now grown considerably, expanding the Taferi Kela farm from two to 50 hectares and spreading to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also prioritise sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for future generations. We're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot began with carefully sorted cherries that were transferred into hermetically sealed barrels to create a controlled fermentation environment. A prepared starter culture (developed from cherries fermented in a 5% salt brine under anoxic conditions) was introduced to promote the growth of lactic acid bacteria. Enriched with brown sugar, this starter accelerated microbial activity to provide a strong, consistent fermentation. The coffee was then fermented for 96 hours, with the starter solution recirculated every 24 hours to maintain even distribution and uniformity throughout the batch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2100 Metres Above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna, 74158, 74112\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 90\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £32\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Lacto-ferment natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671319327106,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671332270466,"sku":null,"price":426.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/F.jpg?v=1779464149"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-grand-cru-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Grand Cru GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the ‘champagne’ of lots from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/how-to-support-social-change-without-doing-the-change\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e this year: This beauty was processed using a champagne yeast inoculation. It’s just bursting with sparkling acidity and summery notes of honey mango, Riesling, and elderflower. A refined coffee for the refined palate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous lot is one of several we recently air-freighted to the UK (a very rare occurrence) so it's an extra special treat: you won't normally encounter Ethiopian coffee this fresh, as it usually arrives by ship. We're thrilled to share this opportunity to taste what coffee buyers in Ethiopia taste – fresh crop coffee just weeks after processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in 2019, they have now grown considerably, expanding the Taferi Kela farm from 2 to 50 hectares and spreading to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also prioritise sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for future generations. We're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee began with rigorous cherry selection, where only the ripest cherries were placed in hermetic barrels for controlled fermentation over 96 hours. A selected commercial yeast, supported by sugar and nutrients, guided the process to build complexity while preserving the coffee’s intrinsic character, with close monitoring of pH, temperature, and °Brix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 2100 Metres Above Sea Level\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Enat Buna, 74158, 74112\u003cbr\u003eCup score: 90\u003cbr\u003ePrice paid per kg: £24.50\u003cbr\u003eProcess: Champagne yeast natural\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"1kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671374377346,"sku":null,"price":41.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg GREEN COFFEE","offer_id":56671381946754,"sku":null,"price":328.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/IMG_1442.jpg?v=1778855953"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-bette-buna-red-wine-green","title":"Ethiopia Bette Buna Red Wine GREEN","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note, this listing is for GREEN\/UNROASTED coffee. Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur good friends at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.coffee\/blogs\/news\/how-to-support-social-change-without-doing-the-change\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBette Buna\u003c\/a\u003e used a red wine yeast inoculation on this coffee to create a cup profile that shines like the juiciest, most fruit-forward natural wine. It’s just the right amount of boozy, with bright supporting notes of strawberry and mango. We loved it so much we bought the whole lot, so be sure to grab some before it's gone. You won't be able to find it anywhere else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous coffee is one of several we recently air-freighted to the UK (a very rare occurrence) so it's an extra special treat: you won't normally encounter Ethiopian coffee this fresh, as it usually arrives by ship. We're thrilled to share this opportunity to taste what coffee buyers in Ethiopia taste – fresh crop coffee just weeks after processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta Buna was founded by partners Hester Westerveld-Syoum and Dawit Syoum when they inherited their grandfather’s tiny family farm in Taferi Kela, Sidamo. With a background in NGO and development work, they decided to grow and scale the farm as the foundation for a larger company with greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter starting in 2019, they have now grown considerably, expanding the Taferi Kela farm from two to 50 hectares and spreading to a second 50-hectare farm in Megadu, Guji. Both farms have tree nurseries where climate change-resistant varietals are grown to share with surrounding farmers. Similarly, they have facilities where they not only process their own lots but also educate other farmers in processing techniques, while their Coffee Campus programme provides training in roasting, brewing, and even exporting. They provide countless opportunities for their farming communities by not only teaching and motivating farmers but also hiring local workers at their nurseries and mills, including single mothers and disabled people who would struggle to find employment elsewhere. They also prioritise sustainable farming methods, rewild forests on their land, and protect local wildlife to promote ecosystem health for future generations. We're proud to support Bette Buna and plan to partner with them for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo process this lot, only the ripest cherries were chosen before being placed in hermetic barrels for controlled fermentation. A selected commercial yeast, supported by sugar and nutrients, guided the process to build complexity while preserving the coffee’s intrinsic character, with close monitoring of pH, temperature, and °Brix. Fermentation lasted for 96 hours. 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Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllergy warning: this coffee was processed using\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elemon juice and pulp, so it should not be consumed by anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to lemons. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a bright new co-ferment from innovative processor extraordinaire Edinson Argote. A bit more subtle than some of his other co-ferments, this one reminds us of a classic citrusy washed coffee with a slice of creamy lemon meringue pie and verbena on the side. Fresh and unique as always, it's a surprisingly balanced coffee to savour over these sunnier months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinson Argote's Quebraditas project is a family-run enterprise dedicated to producing premium coffees with standout and reproducible sensory profiles thanks to advanced fermentation processes, including thermal shock and yeast inoculation. They also focus on agronomic management and soil care (strategic shading, use of organic matter, maintenance of soil pH and calcium) that allows them to increase the potential of each crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinson and his partner Ángela started their journey on Chorro Alto, a farm owned by Ángela’s parents. Ángela manages the administration, while Edinson oversees coffee processing and farm operations. They have two coffee farms located at 1600-1850 meters above sea level in the central Huila Mountains. These farms cover 18 hectares, 10 of which grow traditional varieties such as Caturra and Colombia, and one of which is exclusively for special varieties, including Eugenoides, Bourbon Pointu, Geisha, Java, Bourbon Chiroso, Wush Wush, Bourbon Ají, Papayo, Pacamara, Sudan Rume, and Arará. The vision is to eventually grow only these non-traditional varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo process this lot, cherries were floated to remove green, overripe, and dry cherry. It was then oxidised in food-grade plastic drums for 12 hours and depulped without using water. After fermenting for 24 hours in an open tank to remove mucilage, fermentation continued for 72 hours \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eat temperatures below 25°C with a mix of lemon pulp, sugar, and specific yeasts. After fermentation, the coffee was washed and dried for 42 hours at 38°C. 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Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashed Kenyan coffees may have fallen out of favour in the specialty coffee market lately, but we still think they are worth celebrating. Each year, we try to get in one or two bangers to showcase just how great they can be. We hold fire until we find what we think is the best Kenya of the year, and this is it: so juicy and tart, with vibrant notes of strawberry, rhubarb, and blood orange. A perfect summer coffee!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sourced this coffee through our good friends at Falcon. Here's a bit more about Tegu from their team:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the highlands of Kenya, where fertile volcanic soils meet cool mountain air, Tegu Factory produces coffees that are widely recognised for their clarity and vibrancy. Situated near the town of Karatina in Nyeri County, this washing station operates under the Tekangu Farmers’ Cooperative Society, alongside its sister factories Karogoto and Ngunguru. Established in 1969, the cooperative now supports around 1,200 smallholder farmers, most of whom cultivate less than one hectare of land across nearby villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Tegu, meaning 'low place', reflects its geographical setting in the foothills between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range. At an altitude of approximately 1,700 meters above sea level, the region benefits from conditions ideal for coffee cultivation. The combination of rich soil, high elevation, and a cool climate slows the maturation of coffee cherries. This extended development period allows sugars and acids to concentrate, resulting in the bright, citrus-forward profiles that have become synonymous with Kenyan coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers supplying Tegu grow a mix of traditional and modern varieties, including SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian. The SL varieties, originally developed by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in the early 20th century, are prized for their deep root systems and resilience in water-scarce conditions. In contrast, newer cultivars such as Batian and Ruiru 11 were introduced by the Kenya Coffee Research Institute to improve disease resistance and productivity. Both are capable of producing cherries within just two years, offering farmers a faster return while maintaining quality potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting is done entirely by hand, with farmers selectively picking only ripe cherries before delivering them to Tegu Factory. Once received, the cherries undergo meticulous sorting to remove defects. Processing follows the fully washed method, beginning with pulping and fermentation that lasts between 12-16 hours (depending on environmental conditions). After fermentation, the coffee is soaked in clean water for an additional 24 hours, a practice that not only stabilises the coffee but enhances cup clarity and brightness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying takes place on raised beds inside covered structures where the parchment is carefully managed. Workers regularly turn the coffee to ensure even drying and protect it from excessive heat during the day and moisture at night. This stage typically lasts between 7-15 days. 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Roasted coffee is at the top of the website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Gesha might be the highest-scoring coffee we offer all year. Fans of big-flavour producer Ángela Rojas will know to expect something mega: Every single flavour note is dialled up to 11 here for both the curious taster and fans of the really big juice. There's riotous strawberry and succulent rambutan, sweet minty pansy, buttery chrysanthemum plus structure for days ... each sip is an exquisite swirl of sugary, flowery bliss. We can't wait for you to try it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always honoured to sell Ángela's coffees and love supporting her ingenuity and vision for revitalising her family farm. Here's more of the family story from our importing partners Mi Cafe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuz Ángela Rojas grew up surrounded by coffee plants, immersed in nature while helping her father with every task the farm required. During a time of coffee crisis, her parents (pictured above) advised her not to stay at the farm. The idea was for her to go to university and follow a different path, away from the challenges of the coffee sector and the traditional roles of household duties, looking after children, and maintaining the home. Ángela began a career in healthcare, where she became a head nurse. However, as she advanced she felt that something was calling her back to her roots: coffee. She began to realise that coffee plants, just like humans, require care and attention to thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, Ángela began to reconsider and coffee became part of her own dreams. She saw farming not only as a family tradition but as a project that could be reinvented. She also decided that her life would not just be about studying and working in the city, but about integrating her knowledge of health and management into the coffee world. She discovered that the principles of administration she had learned could be applied to any business, even to her family’s coffee farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough her parents insisted she follow her professional career, she reconnected with life on the farm and decided to stay and work alongside her parents. Ángela is committed to offering differentiated coffees with a wide variety of flavours beginning with quality agronomic work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is entirely family-run, and everyone involved is motivated to push the quality of their coffees. Ángela has transformed the family legacy into a model of innovation within coffee farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this coffee, hand-selected ripe cherry was oxidised for 24 hours in food-safe drums, then pulped dry and oxidised for a further 24 hours to remove mucilage. The coffee was then washed at 45°C to create a thermal shock, followed by fermentation for 72 hours at temperatures below 25°C with a specific yeast, Gesha pulp, and mosto from a previous fermentation. After 72 hours, the coffee was washed at 5°C to seal in the fermentation. 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