Kerehaklu Estate

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  100
• Bright
  65
• Floral
  25

Harvest '26 debuts with a bright, citrusy light roastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting.. A Kerehaklu special, it shows Pranoy and Ajoy's sure hand with 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. processing. Ripe red Selection 9 cherries collected by seasoned pickers marked the lot's foundation. The producers then used a starter made from the farm's local microbes to aid fermentation. Monitoring temperature and pH regularly, they finished within 37 hours. Next, the coffee was mechanically washed and dried in the shade for three days. Finally, 12 days of polyhouse drying on raised beds locked its flavour. This controlled, aerobic washed process built complexity while harnessing the bean's inherent character. Roasted to a light profile, the coffee delivers clean cups that open with the aroma of orange blossoms and brown sugar. Notes of orange, black tea, and green grapes follow, wrapped in a juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method.. Expect low bitterness, medium-high acidity, and a lingering finish of orange marmalade. Our roasters recommend brewing it black, either as a pour over, or using an AeroPress. Recommended RestingRoast 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. Period: 12 Days Note: This coffee pack is a special release with limited availability and, therefore, cannot be included in a subscription plan.