This lot is processed as an anaerobic natural: whole cherries fermented in sealed tanks for 48–64 hours before being pulped and dried. It's a departure from the natural processing more commonly used across South Sudan, where cherries are typically dried whole and, on a smaller scale, pounded by hand in a wooden bowl.

The coffee itself is Excelsa, a distinct species in its own right, hardy and disease-resistant, and indigenous to South Sudan - a fact confirmed through genetic testing by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which also found high genetic diversity in the variety, pointing to strong potential for further selection and improvement.

Bean info

Specialty Coffee Association Quality Cup Score: 84

Origin: South Sudan

Region: Nzara

Farm: Various small holders

Altitude: 600 masl (metres above sea level)

Process: Anaerobic

Tasting Notes: Chamomile, Green Apple, Honey, Pecan

Pack size: 200g