Espresso Sweet Greta Organic

Organic Espresso Sweet Greta

Organic coffee - grown without the use of chemical fertilizers and harvested by hand.

Grow organic coffee It is more difficult and expensive without chemicals, pesticides and reagents, but more and more farmers are choosing the path of caring for the health of their workers and everyone who will drink coffee grown by their hands.

Flavor profile: dense and velvety classic espresso with a rounded body, notes of black currant, black tea, dried dark berries and spices.

About the country of growth

In terms of growing conditions, Ethiopian coffee can be divided into three groups: forest, garden and plantation. The forest category includes trees growing in forests in natural shade, mainly in the south-west of the country. Garden is the most common type of coffee cultivation, giving the main volume of production. The trees grow next to the farmer's house. There are fewer shade trees, and farmers artificially limit shade by pruning. Fertilizers are used quite often. The Plantation category is relatively rare. Coffee grows on large farms where basic farming methods are used: pruning, fertilizers, mulching, breeding. Therefore, single estate coffee from Ethiopia, that is, coffee from one farm, is relatively rare.

There are quite a few varieties of Arabica growing in Ethiopia, which are usually labeled as local varieties or Ethiopian heritage. As for the climate and landscape, there are mountains in the western part of the country, respectively, the climate is milder, the east is a plateau and more arid. Ethiopian coffee regions – Irgachiff, Sidamo, Limu, Jimma, Lekempti, Harrar. The Sidamo region is also a trademark officially registered by the Ethiopian Government in 2004 in order to promote coffee from the region. Coffee grows at an altitude of 1400 – 2200 meters above sea level. The harvest is harvested from October to January.

Exporter

Coffee from Rainforest Trading has many different certificates. Manufacturers use only organic fertilizers. As a rule, no more than 40-50% of coffee trees are planted, while on average at least 12 species of local trees per 1 hectare are preserved.

About organic coffee

It is not easy to get certified, and it is even more difficult to grow a stable agricultural product year after year only on organic fertilizers. Synthetic pesticides, herbicides and even many types of fertilizers should not be used on plantations for at least three years, with the exception of a limited list of substances.

Organic coffee is grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and synthetic substances and additives are not used during the entire production cycle, from roasting to packaging. Coffee trees grow on small plantations, more often in the shade, because it is forbidden to cut down neighboring rainforests, moreover, it is necessary to plant new seedlings.

In this way, bird populations that destroy insect pests are maintained. It can be said that growing organic coffee preserves the health of the entire ecosystem: the soil is safe for animals and other plants, and eco-friendly production does not pollute the environment.

Our coffee, marked with the Organic mark, has documents certifying coffee as an organic product.

Video about the country where coffee grows - Ethiopia

Packing, grinding and storage of coffee

Packing options: 250 grams, 1 kilogram and in drip bags. We can grind coffee for any brewing method, just check the Grind checkbox and select the grind size for your brewing method.

Store the coffee beans in a dry place without direct sunlight and grind immediately before cooking. It is best in our zip-fastener pack or in a jar with a vacuum function. Remember: oxygen is the main enemy of coffee, especially if it is ground in advance. If you are going away for a long time, coffee can be frozen once in the freezer.