Stovetop Roasters Wote Konga




   Here I present a tasty bean from the fine folks over at Stovetop Roasters out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Stovetop wants us to know a few things. Coffee begins its life as the pit of a cherry. These cherries are then picked at the peak of ripeness, and brought to a processing facility. The goal of a producer is to remove the outer layers of the cherry, as well as dry the bean to the proper moisture content. How they decide to do this is referred to as the processing method of the coffee (natural, washed, pulped, honey, etc.) After processing, the beans are packaged in burlap, sent through customs, and shipped. Why does Stovetop feel it is important to understand all of this? As a coffee roaster, they are simply another step in a large process. There is so much effort that goes into harvesting, sorting, processing, packaging and importing their coffees. It is their mission to honor the hard work of those before them by doing their part beautifully. They do not roast their coffees to specific “levels” but instead they try their best to only bring out the intrinsic flavor inside the bean and not introduce their own.

   This is their Wote Konga bean. This is a natural bean from the Yirgacheffe region of Southern Ethiopia. Approximately 800 farmers contribute to the Wote Konga Washing Station. Stovetop notes flavors of mango, pineapple, & hops. This was an amazing jar of coffee. Full of tropical & berries & melons. Super bright & clean, this was a fabulous example of a natural Ethiopian. Awesome citrus & florals to boot. Mmm mmm. Recent favorite for sure!

   Many thanks to Sam & Stovetop for the awesome beans. I have a handful of beans from these guys, and with this bean being so tasty, definitely excited to try out the rest.

Go check these guys out here:  stovetoproasters.com


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