This washed coffee from Sidama, Ethiopia is produced by Alo Coffee at Alo Village in Bensa, Sidama region. Grown at 2,400-2,550 meters altitude, the coffee uses the 74158 (Walega) variety developed by the Jimma Agricultural Research Center. After harvest, cherries are de-pulped and washed immediately using a mechanical washer, skipping traditional fermentation to preserve cup clarity. The parchment is then dried on African drying beds over 12 days. The result is a complex and clean cup with lemonade-like acidity, black tea notes, and dried fruit (prune) characteristics, creating a vibrant and dynamic flavor profile.
Jonathan Meadows and Nathan Shelton founded Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co. in 2009 in Dallas, both having come up through the local specialty scene at White Rock Coffee and Pearl Cup Coffee. Meadows was the first Dallas barista to reach the national stage of the U.S. Barista Championship. The roastery and cafe have operated since 2011 inside Goodfriend Package at 1155 Peavy Road in East Dallas. Cultivar maintains long term direct trade relationships with farmers, many exceeding six years, and pays producers 40 to 60 percent above commodity market value. A mobile espresso cart catering service covers weddings, corporate events, and private functions throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.
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