Gaehwa 2024 | 11th Anniversary Blend

😋Tasting note
Jasmine, Acacia, Peach, Honey

Compositions:
Colombia El Obraje Geisha Natural 30%
Ethiopia Gotiti Natural 50%
Ethiopia Wush Wush Natural 20%

📍Coffee Information
Region: Colombia, Ethiopia
Roasting : Medium Dark

📝Story
Every March when the Gaehwa coffee is released, I think about the 'act of flowering'. The journey that coffee must undergo to bloom is not easy. First, the seeds must grow into seedlings, then they need to be transferred to actual farms. Trees that have successfully rooted in unfamiliar soil grow steadily with the help of suitable climate and soil conditions for two to three years. Eventually, after several weeks of concentrated rainfall at some point, they finally 'bloom'.

Interestingly, after such a long journey, the flower that finally blooms lasts only 3-4 weeks. The intoxicating scent of jasmine that fills the coffee farm lasts only a few days before the flower withers. It is at this moment, when the flower has bloomed, that the fruit forms, and the seeds of that fruit become the coffee we know.

Looking at the life cycle of coffee, the act of flowering feels a little different. While the splendor of flowers captures our attention and evokes emotions, for coffee, it's just a stage of life, not necessarily the 'shining moment'. So perhaps we can view falling flowers with a bit more equanimity. Rather than lamenting the falling flowers this year, I want to cheer for our silent growth towards the next stage. After all, the flowering will come again next year.

**[Coffee card]**
Sweet and floral aroma, with flavors of juicy peach and a long lingering honey like coating the palatte.

**[Brew Guide]**
Method : Switch Coffee Dripper
Coffee beans : 16g
Water : 200g (100 ice)
Water temperature : 91°
Brew time : 2min 20secs
Grind size : 7.7 on EK43