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Jebena

Jebena

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High-altitude cultivation. 72-hour underwater fermentation. A flawlessly clean cup bursting with florals and fresh peach.

  • Ethiopia
  • 74110
  • Washed
  • Jasmine, Sweet Mandarine, Stone Fruit, and Lemon
  • Omni
  • 86
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origin

  • Oromia

  • Ethiopia

  • 2000-2100

  • Tracon Trading

Gera Estate - Tracon Trading

Located in the lush western Oromia region near Jimma, Ethiopia, the Gera Estate was established in 2008 by Tracon Trading PLC. Nestled at an impressive altitude of up to 2,264 meters, the farm is dedicated to cultivating organic coffee under a natural forest canopy. To ensure the highest quality while respecting the terroir, the estate collaborates closely with local agricultural research centers, carefully selecting endemic cultivars that naturally thrive in this specific microclimate. Their approach focuses on sustainable farming practices, such as careful tree stumping, to preserve the native habitat while yielding beautifully bright and complex coffees.

Beyond their agricultural focus, Tracon Trading is deeply invested in the well-being of the local community. Recognizing that true sustainability extends beyond the harvest, they have built an elementary and middle school for the families in the area and invested heavily in drilling wells to provide reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. Gera Estate stands as a prime example of a producer that balances high-quality coffee production with profound environmental and social responsibility.

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About the process

WHAT IS A Washed PROCESS?

It belongs to the Washed coffee processes.

The Washed (or wet) process focuses solely on the bean itself, stripping away the fruit before drying begins. First, the freshly harvested coffee cherries are de-pulped to remove the outer skin. They are then placed in fermentation tanks, where naturally occurring enzymes break down the sticky layer of mucilago. Once fermentation is complete, the beans are thoroughly washed with clean water and moved to raised beds or patios to dry. This meticulous process results in an incredibly clean, crisp, and high-acid cup. It is the preferred method for showcasing the pure, unaltered genetic flavor profile and terroir of specialty coffee.

IN THIS COFFEE:

For this exceptionally clean lot from Gera Estate, the freshly harvested cherries are depulped and immediately transferred into traditional washing tanks. The seeds undergo a meticulous underwater fermentation for exactly 72 hours to completely break down the surrounding mucilage. This extended soaking period is essential for highlighting the 74110 varietal's signature tea-like body and sparkling acidity. After a final, thorough wash in clean water channels, the coffee is carefully sun-dried on raised African beds until it reaches its optimal moisture level, locking in its brilliant, floral-forward profile.

ABOUT THE VARIETAL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • NAME: 74110
  • MOTHER SPECIES: Arabica
  • RIPE CHERRY COLOUR: Red

TYPICAL CUP PROFILE:

The 74110 varietal is celebrated for its exquisite delicacy and classic Ethiopian elegance. It typically delivers a refined, tea-like body accompanied by a vibrant, sparkling acidity. The sensory profile is incredibly aromatic, often bursting with vivid floral notes such as jasmine, intertwined with bright citrus nuances like bergamot or lemon, fresh peach, and a crisp, lingering black tea finish.

GENETIC ORIGIN & HISTORY:

This specific varietal traces its roots back to 1974, a pivotal year when the Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) in Ethiopia launched an extensive cataloging and selection program to combat the devastating Coffee Berry Disease (CBD). The "74" in its name denotes the year of its discovery. Originally sourced from a specific mother tree in the Bishari village of the Metu province, 74110 was officially released in 1979. It was chosen not only for its robust disease resistance but also for its outstanding, terroir-reflective cup quality. Today, it stands as one of the most prestigious and widely planted JARC selections in specialty coffee, renowned for consistently producing high-scoring lots.