Tariku Kare #0053 Coffee: Rooted in the Sustainability Belief of Nensebo, Ethiopia

The coffee originates from Nensebo, Woreda, in the Guji Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia, located on the Ethiopian highlands. This lot of Tariku Kare #0053 grew at an elevation of 2,070 meters above sea level, a height that encourages slower coffee growth, allowing the beans to accumulate rich compounds, which enhances their quality and consistency.

The high elevation and characteristic slopes protect coffee plants from common diseases and provide a stable growth environment, maintaining a balance of freshness and vitality. The fertile soil, combined with a rich ecosystem, creates a complex flavor profile, offering mild acidity, natural sweetness, and floral notes. The unique climate and sustainable farming practices of local farmers not only benefit crop growth but also add intricate layers of flavor, balancing mild acidity with natural sweetness and prominent floral and fruit notes.

Nensebo, Woreda, Guji Zone, Oromia, located in the Ethiopian highlands is where Tariku Kare coffee lot #0053 took root

Native Coffee Varieties

Tariku Kare #0053 uses two native varieties, 74158 and 74165, selected from Ethiopian Heirlooms. These varieties are developed to thrive in Ethiopia’s climate and soil, offering resilience while preserving authentic flavors. Though the beans are small to medium in size, they boast a balanced combination of acidity and richness.

From Cultivation to Processing

Tariku Kare #0053 is a blend of small lots carefully cultivated by 593 households from Refisa, Roricho, Bulga, and Riripa villages around Nensebo. Coffee is grown around family homes and intercropped with crops like Ethiopian bananas and beans. Farmers consistently employ sustainable methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers, and focusing on organic farming techniques. This intercropping not only enhances biodiversity but also provides a rich food source for the community, fostering a balanced ecosystem.

Tariku Kare Coffee #0053 is a blend of small lots tended by 593 farming households from the villages of Refisa, Roricho, Bulga and Riripa around Nensebo

During harvest season, Tariku Kare #0053 is selectively hand-picked, with a focus on fully ripe cherries. Farmers monitor the crop, picking only defect-free, mature cherries through repeated rounds, ensuring the highest bean quality.

These farmers work with the Refisa washing station to carefully select, process, and connect their coffee with global markets. At Refisa, the washed process is applied, where the cherry pulp is removed, and the beans are fermented and cleaned. This method removes impurities, retains natural flavors, and optimally controls quality. With Refisa’s support, Tariku Kare #0053 can be directly exported, providing stable income to the community and encouraging sustainable, environmentally responsible farming practices.

At the Refisa washing station, the washed process is applied to clean and remove the fruit flesh before drying

Most exported Ethiopian coffee goes through the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX), but this process poses challenges for traceability. Therefore, XLIII Coffee has chosen an indirect trade model, minimizing intermediaries to get as close to the farmers as possible.

Through meticulous record-keeping and a commitment to sustainability in transactions, XLIII Coffee pays a fair price for specialty coffee lots like Tariku Kare #0053, ensuring economic benefits for farmers while maintaining a reasonable retail price for consumers. For each kilogram of green coffee, XLIII Coffee pays exporters $12.62 USD, transparently sharing this with customers as a commitment to fairness and respect for the farmers’ hard work.

XLIII Coffee chooses an indirect trade model, trying to eliminate as many intermediaries as possible to get as close to the producing farmers as possible

Tariku Kare #0053 at XLIII Coffee is roasted extremely light to preserve its natural flavors. This coffee feels like a tapestry of Ethiopia’s distinct flavors, leading you on a delightful journey through notes of peach tea, pink lemon, caramel, lime, and honey.

As you sip, the coffee may open with the delicate aroma of peach tea, bringing a light and pleasant sweetness. Then, pink lemon adds a refreshing acidity, like a new breeze, harmonizing and revitalizing your taste buds with elegant, gentle acidity.

Smooth caramel notes provide depth to the flavor profile, enhancing the cup’s sweetness without overpowering the other flavors. Toward the finish, a subtle hint of lime’s light acidity emerges, adding a delicate touch to the rich taste layers.

Finally, the lingering honey sweetness rounds off the experience, leaving a warm, fulfilling aftertaste. The honey not only adds sweetness but also hints at a gentle, herbaceous aftertaste, extending the flavors beautifully.

Tariku Kare #0053 will take the connoisseur on an enchanting adventure with aromatic notes of peach tea, pink lemon, caramel, lemon, and honey

Conclusion

Tariku Kare #0053 coffee is brought to you with the dedication and belief in sustainable development from the Nensebo community in Ethiopia. From cultivation to harvest and processing, each step carries the passion of farmers and XLIII Coffee’s commitment to high-quality standards and transparency in the traceability process.

To fully enjoy the flavors of Tariku Kare #0053, take slow sips, letting each sip bloom on your palate. Tasting this coffee is like conversing with Ethiopia’s land, where each note of flavor is expressed naturally. Visit XLIII Coffee and experience Tariku Kare #0053 to savor Ethiopia’s authentic flavors and support a journey of sustainability and fairness in the global coffee industry.

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1. Where does Tariku Kare #0053 coffee come from, and what is unique about its origin?

Tariku Kare #0053 coffee comes from Nensebo in the Woreda region, Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. This renowned coffee-growing area sits at an ideal altitude of 2,070 meters above sea level, with rich soil and a diverse ecosystem, creating a unique, refined, and distinctly Ethiopian flavor profile.

2. What coffee varieties are grown in Tariku Kare #0053, and what makes them unique?

Tariku Kare #0053 includes the 74158 and 74165 Arabica varieties, both of which are known for their resilience and suitability to Nensebo’s climate and terrain. These varieties yield a rich flavor profile with notes of peach tea, pink lemon, caramel, and honey.

3. How is Tariku Kare #0053 processed, and how does this method affect its flavor

Tariku Kare #0053 is processed using the washed method, in which the coffee cherries are depulped, fermented, and dried to preserve their natural flavors. This technique brings out the coffee’s clean, bright acidity, and leaves a smooth honey sweetness in the aftertaste.

4. What is the flavor profile of Tariku Kare #0053 coffee?

Tariku Kare #0053 has a refined flavor profile with distinctive notes of peach tea, pink lemon, caramel, lime, and honey. Its balanced acidity and lingering honey sweetness offer an inviting, complex taste experience.

5. How does XLIII Coffee ensure transparency and fairness in sourcing and distributing Tariku Kare #0053?

XLIII Coffee is committed to a transparent and fair process for both farmers and consumers. Despite challenges with traceability through the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX), XLIII Coffee strives to maintain direct relationships, reducing unnecessary intermediaries to ensure each coffee reflects its unique story, delivering quality, sustainable value, and fairness.