Layered sweetness and mouthwatering juiciness

Tariku Kare is yet another amazing example of why coffees from Ethiopia are so sought after. And most coffee drinkers can tell an anecdote about the first one they tried and how uniquely different and special it was compared to other coffees they've had before. This is one of those coffees that will stick in your memories and that you'll tell stories about later when you think of some of the better coffee experiences you've had. We're super excited to curate this experience and to get the opportunity to offer the Tariku Kare. It's remarkable and unforgettable with mouthwatering juiciness of ripe peach, strawberry, and sugary southern sweet tea all while remaining wonderfully balanced. The clarity of flavor in this naturally processed coffee is unmatched and tastes like each one of these tasting notes have been turned up to 11. We can't wait for you to see for yourselves!

From our importer: “The story of the washing station's owner, Tariku Kare, is one of the successes that comes when hard work and perseverance collide with opportunity. Tariku was born in Bombe and, at 15 years old, began working as a coffee cherry sorter for a local cooperative. He worked his way—first receiving a promotion to wash coffee in the channels, and then when a man from Awassa opened a washing station in Nansebo, he was tapped to manage. The market disruptions led that owner to bankruptcy so Tariku and 17 other workers at the washing station formed a company, opening a new washing station—which Tariku managed. Later, he opened a new washing station by himself—this one, in Arsi—to supply coffee to the international market. Once that mill in Nansebo was stabilized and had enough producers contributing cherry, he returned to his hometown of Bombe and built a washing station there. At his sites, Tariku pays a premium over local prices for ripe red cherry and works hard to incentivize farmers to deliver cherry to his washing stations each year.”

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