74110 / 74177 by Kenissa

JARC 74110 & JARC 74177

Varietals 74110 & 74177 were developed by Jimma Agricultural Research Centre (JARC). Both 74110 & 74177 were selected from wild coffee trees in the southwestern forests of Ethiopia. These varietals meet modern demands for specialty coffee agriculture by offering high-yields & disease resistance while maintaining Ethiopia’s legacy of producing some of the finest coffees in the world.

'Honey'

This is a processing method where the coffee fruit is removed but all the sugars (mucilage) are left on the seed during the drying phase. There are varying degrees of the honey process, where producers may leave more or less of the sugars on the coffee seed during drying, resulting in differing taste profiles. 

How this coffee was processed:

Mostly comprised of JARC 74110 with small amounts being 74177, this coffee is grown organically and processed using the honey technique. Being shade-dried on raised beds with each lot labelled for traceability. Needless to say, the processing at Kenissa Cooperative is top-notch.

Kenissa Cooperative

Kenissa Cooperative was founded in 2018 and processes coffee for its 305-310 smallholder members, most of which grow the JARC 74110 variety with a few still growing 74177. Kenissa’s leadership is exceptionally committed to its success, with former members who’ve secured their own export licenses still serving on its board or in management roles to help their community and improve the incomes and livelihoods of its members.

This information has been provided to us by our importer.