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December 2nd
Coffee Collective
Bekele Honey
Welcome to December 2nd! We hope that first sip of the coffee advent calendar yesterday got you excited for what’s to come.
Today, we’re heading to the high-altitude hills of Ethiopia with a truly exceptional coffee from Coffee Collective: the Bekele Honey.
This honey-processed coffee, made exclusively for Coffee Collective, showcases the brilliant work of producer Bekele Karchara. Coffee Collective describes it as a perfect bridge: it has the sweetness and expressive nature of a classic Ethiopian profile but with a clean, transparent quality often found in washed coffees.
A little tip for today: Ethiopian heirloom coffees, like this one, can sometimes be a little easier to over-extract. That beautiful clarity can turn bitter if you grind too fine or brew too hot. Try backing off your grind just a tiny bit and pay close attention to the flow.
Coffee Details
Coffee Name
Bekele Honey
Tasting Notes
Sweet and fruity. Notes of melon and raspberry.
Origin
Sidama, Ethiopia
Variety
74-158 Kurume
Process
Honey
Producer
Bekele Karchara
Altitude
2200-2350masl
Bekele Karchara is one of our most exciting new producer partners in recent years. Working at extremely high altitudes, he produces coffee of remarkable quality. This honey-processed lot was developed exclusively for us.
The combination of exceptional cherry selection and slow, controlled drying at altitude results in a cup that is sweet, transparent, and exceptionally clean.
The honey process bridges what we value most in washed coffees with the character of classic Ethiopian profiles. The result is a cup that is both delicate and expressive, with remarkable clarity and depth.
Coffee: 16 grams
Water: 250g / 94 degrees / 15-30ppm
Grind size: 700-950um / Medium coarse
Rinse the filter with hot water.
Add coffee and level the bed.
Bloom for 30 seconds with 48g water.
Pour the rest of the water in one pour.
When the water’s through, remove the dripper and enjoy your cup.
What’s a passion or hobby you spend a lot of time on, besides coffee?
Our team is quite diverse in terms of hobbies. We have an internal knitting club, cycling and running club, but often the conversation around the lunch table these days is about wine 🙂
Coffee Collective
At Coffee Collective, we work from a simple yet essential philosophy: To create truly great coffee, we start with the people who grow the beans. We trade directly with coffee farmers and pay prices far above market level. This is not just an investment in quality but also in farmers’ livelihoods, their future, and a more sustainable coffee industry.
Just as you pay a premium for a great wine, we believe that exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding quality deserve fair rewards. By paying more, we enable producers to invest in better production methods, improve their quality of life, and develop coffee to new heights, something you can taste in every cup.
Which Christmas song plays on repeat in your roastery in December?
Jette in particular is a massive George Michael fan so……
Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar – Best of
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