In 2019 Ashok began experimenting with anaerobic fermentation for their coffees which required the construction of custom stainless steel fermentation tanks along with the introduction of innovations like yeast inoculation and rigorous pre-processing cherry sorting with Brix content analysis. But all his hard work created incredible results which demonstrates that Indian coffees can compete in the specialty market.

The farms goal has always been quality and sustainability:
“The coffee grown here is considered organic, relying on minimal or no use of organic pesticides or fungicides. The entire estate is designed to coexist harmoniously with the surrounding ecosystem. Shade trees are carefully maintained at around 100 per acre to ensure sunlight penetration stays at 50%. This balance helps conserve soil moisture during periods of low rainfall and creates a thriving habitat for rain-forest wildlife. Additionally, the controlled shade-to-sunlight ratio reduces the risk of fungal growth while providing just the right amount of sunlight for healthy photosynthesis. Quarterly soil tests guide organic corrections, while ionic seawater and seaweed extract are used to enhance plant immunity and elevate the sugar levels in the coffee cherries.”

Cosmic Candy is a great example of a coffee comprising of a balanced profile with deep fruit flavours and high level of sweetness.

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Habtamu Fikadu Aga is also certified Organic and Fair for Life, a certification that means they reinvest a portion of all profits back into the community to supply food, clothes, education, roads, and healthcare.

This spectacular coffee is a clean representation of Ethiopian terroir, showcasing delicate florals and a wonderful sweetness. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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In order to conserve water, Hacienda Sonora only produces honey and natural processed coffee. These processes save a lot of water compared to the commonly used washed process, but they require a lot more work in the form of constant and meticulous monitoring to ensure the coffee dries correctly. Although, when done correctly, such as this lot of SL28, the results are incredible.

Hacienda Sonora prides itself on supporting and empowering their employees as they believe employees form the foundation for a quality farm. This includes providing housing for their employees’ families, along with covering some amenities, and in-turn the employees provide their energy, mutual respect, and local-insight. Happy farmers make for great coffee!

Part of what makes this specific lot so exciting is the variety SL28. In the 1930’s the Kenyan government was searching for coffee varieties that would be able to provide high quality results while being resistant to plant disease and leaf-rust. Scott Labs, the SL in SL28, selected this as one of the winners and the coffee soon became one of the most widely grown in all of Kenya with incredible results. Fast-forward to the 21st century and farmers in South America have begun planting this variety on their farms with similarly delicious effects.

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