Coffee
Cultivated With Care
The Orgin
Coffee is the most important agricultural commodity that sustains the livelihood of millions of Ethiopians and brings the largest foreign exchange earnings of the country. Thus among the various business the company specialized at, the utmost attention is given to the coffee export business. Nardos Coffee Export is the third-generation family-run coffee business, tracing its coffee heritage back to the 1960s when the family began farming in Oromia region, Guji Zone, Bule Hora district.
Processing
Journey
Coffee processing journey is the process of turning coffee cherries into coffee beans. There are two main types of coffee processing:
Wet processing and Dry processing.
The Pulping and Fermentation: A Process of Transformation
Pulping and fermentation are two of the most important steps in the coffee processing process. Pulping removes the outer layer of the coffee cherry, called the pulp, and fermentation removes the sticky layer called the mucilage. These steps are essential to producing high-quality coffee beans.
The Art of Washing and Drying:
The washing process removes any remaining mucilage from the beans. The mucilage is a sticky substance that surrounds the beans and can give the coffee a sour taste.The drying process is just as important as the washing process. The beans need to be dried to a moisture content of 10-12%. If the beans are not dried properly, they can spoil.
Hulling the Beans: Unveiling the Inner Secrets
Hulling, also known as dehusking, is the process of removing the outer layer of the coffee cherry, called the husk or parchment. The husk is a tough, fibrous layer that surrounds the coffee bean. It is removed to expose the green coffee bean, which is then ready to be roasted.
Harvesting & Sorting the Coffee Cherries:
The harvesting and sorting of coffee cherries is a critical step in the production of coffee. The quality of the coffee beans is directly affected by the care taken during this process.At Nardos coffee our beans are harvested with the utmost care.
Thus, the journey of coffee processing is complete, a testament to the tireless work and dedication of the farmers, who strive to produce only the finest coffee for the world to savor. May the story of their journey inspire us to appreciate the rich, complex flavors and aromas that can be found in every cup of coffee.
