CROWD ROASTER 's coffee brand is " Yirgacheffe G-1,Wegida Blue, Natural ".

This article will introduce the features of Alice G1 Natural.

Ethiopia Alicha G1 Natural is characterized by its vibrant fruit flavors reminiscent of strawberries and limes, and a juicy quality that's almost like drinking fruit juice. While it has a medium body and a satisfying mouthfeel, it offers a delightful balance of fruity sweetness and bright acidity, resulting in a truly elegant taste.

The rich fruitiness brought out by the natural process makes this a cup that showcases a new charm of Yirgacheffe coffee.

Yirgacheffe, where the Alicha Washing Station is located, is a coffee-producing region in southern Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of 1,800m to 2,200m, the region boasts abundant rainfall and significant diurnal temperature variations, creating an ideal environment for coffee cultivation.

Yirgacheffe coffee is known for its floral aroma and bright acidity, and is highly regarded by coffee lovers around the world. While traditionally known for its washed process, in recent years, the region has also been producing high-quality natural process coffee, and its fruity flavor is attracting new attention.

Coffee cherries harvested in Aricha

This Alicha G1 Natural is made from coffee cherries grown by approximately 650 producers who cultivate coffee around the Alicha washing station.

Coffee cultivation in Ethiopia is mainly carried out by small-scale farmers who own less than one hectare of land. While they cultivate coffee as a cash crop, they also grow subsistence crops such as potatoes, mangoes, and avocados to support their basic livelihoods.

These small-scale farmers cannot afford to have their own processing facilities. This is where "washing stations" play a crucial role. Local producers bring their harvested coffee cherries together, and processing is carried out collectively at these stations. In the natural process in particular, quality control during the drying stage greatly affects the taste, so the technology and experience of the washing station are essential.

Abby, owner of Alice Washing Station

At the Alicha Washing Station, thorough quality control is implemented for all cherries brought in. In the natural process, harvested coffee cherries are dried with the pulp intact. First, unripe and light beans are removed using floater sorting, leaving only fully ripened cherries. After that, they are carefully sun-dried on African beds.

During the drying period, the cherries are regularly stirred to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation, while also bringing out the ideal fruitiness.

In the final finishing stage, the sorting process is repeated many times by hand to achieve a G1 grade.

In Ethiopia, coffee beans are graded according to the number of defects, with G1 being the highest quality grade. Only coffee that meets the strict standard of 0 to 3 defects per 300g is certified as G1.

Because the natural process is prone to contamination with defective beans during the drying stage, achieving this grade requires meticulous work at each stage of processing, as well as the final, labor-intensive hand sorting.

Because the income of Alicha producers is limited, they cannot afford to purchase chemical Manabu fertilizers, insecticides, or herbicides. As a result, they practice a more natural farming method that does not use these products.

The combination of these traditional cultivation methods, meticulous quality control at the washing station, and careful drying using a natural process results in a complex and appealing flavor that harmoniously blends the vibrant fruitiness of strawberries with the refreshing acidity of lime.

This coffee variety is an indigenous Ethiopian variety. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and countless varieties exist there, including wild species. The coffee cultivated in Alicha is also an indigenous variety that has been rooted in the land for a long time, and the complex blending of these varieties creates the multi-layered flavor unique to Yirgacheffe.

The natural process further enhances the fruity notes inherent in the heirloom variety, resulting in vibrant flavors reminiscent of strawberry and lime, along with a juicy sweetness. Alicha G1 Natural is a cup that allows you to fully appreciate the rich character of Ethiopian coffee.