Ethiopia Tagel Alemayehu G1 - Washed

Origin

• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia· Guji

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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• Bright
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blackberry • earl grey • ripe Ships within 1 week after roast dateRoast date / restingSpecialty bags carry the roast date, not a best-before. Coffee needs days to degas CO₂ after roasting ('resting') and is typically best within weeks, not months. Prodigal's coffee beans are at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting This special release was earmarked for us by our friends at Crop to Cup coffee importers - they know what we like, and this gem certainly exceeded our expectations. We first released Tagel to our monthly subscribers in June, and now it's available to everyone! We love the ripe blackberry flavors and delicate earl grey florals. After years working with specialty coffee in Guji, Tagel Alemayehu founded Olkai in 2018, building on deep roots—his father was an early coffee trader and pioneer in Bule Hora. A former race circuit driver known for his humility, Tagel now runs multiple washing stations across Guji, Bule Hora, and Sidama with his wife, who manages exports. His long-standing relationships in these regions are evident in the way communities welcome him and have even sold land to support his work. Process: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Region: Guji, Ethiopia VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Kurume, Dega Brewing Recipe : Filter Brewing ratio 1 : 17 Ground coffee 16g Total water 250ml Water temperature 93ºc Brew time 3 minutes