Karamo Bura
- Coordinates
- 6.6°N 38.9°E
- Altitude
- 2400 masl
- Variety
- Probat 01
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Light
- Roaster
- Two Hands Full
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Price
- $8.30 / 100g
- Accession
- No. 077
Sub-scores
The verdict
Not unpleasant but not memorable either. Feels medium across the board – body, acidity, etc. Lacks clarity. Nothing unpleasant though,.
What the roaster says
A BRIEF HISTORY ABOUT THE FARM
Bura Station is one of three washing stations operated by Nigusse Gemeda’s Karamo Coffee. Located at over 2,400 MASL, this high-altitude slows cherry maturation concentrates the sugars, yielding characteristically small and dense beans that are essential for quality and complex flavor. Farmers has an average of 2.5-hectare and grows JARC 74158 variety, an Ethiopian landrace selection known for its outstanding cup profile.
The washed process begins with hand-sorting to remove unripe cherries and pulping. Following a classic fermentation, the coffee undergoes a prolonged 72-hour soak in clean water, a critical step that maximizes flavor clarity and clean profile. The clean coffee then dries slowly on African raised beds for 3-4 weeks until it reaches 11% moisture.
