{"product_id":"peaberry-hambella","title":"Peaberry Hambella","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis washed Hambella Peaberry comes from the high-elevation hills of the Hambela Wamena area in Ethiopia's Guji Zone, where cool nights and rich volcanic soils give the beans their natural clarity and concentrated sweetness. Peaberry beans are a natural mutation where only one bean develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two, creating a rounder, denser bean that many believe produces a more concentrated and refined cup. Only 5-10% of any harvest yields peaberries, making this a rare and sought-after selection. The washed processing method—where cherries are pulped, fermented for 36-48 hours, and dried on raised beds—creates exceptional clarity and brightness, allowing the peaberry's concentrated sweetness and structure to shine. This coffee offers a bright, clean profile with refined florals, crisp citrus, tropical notes like lime and soft green apple, and a smooth, elegant finish that showcases the best of Ethiopian washed coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hambela Wamena Washing Station\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guji Zone, Hambela Wamena, Oromia, Ethiopia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,600-1,800 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Washed Peaberry Selection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous heirloom Ethiopian varietals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaberry (single bean mutation, 5-10% of harvest)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 hours underwater fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e October - January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eShade-Grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated under native tree canopy in traditional coffee gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers used\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Trade Partnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term relationship with Hambela cooperative, premiums paid for peaberry selection\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWater Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eco-pulpers and water recycling systems at washing stations\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-sorting to separate rare peaberry beans from regular lots\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFair Wages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium pricing for specialty peaberry lots ensures living wages\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperative funds support education, healthcare, and infrastructure\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eForest Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee cultivation protects Ethiopia's endangered cloud forests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright florals, refined citrus, crisp and clean\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime, soft green apple, tropical fruits, refined floral complexity, white tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and crisp, citrus-forward with elegant structure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and silky, smooth and elegant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated natural sweetness from peaberry density\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and smooth with lingering citrus and floral notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding as pour-over (V60, Chemex) to showcase clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Peaberry is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaberry beans are prized by coffee enthusiasts for their concentrated flavor and unique characteristics. The single bean develops with all the nutrients that would normally be shared between two beans, creating denser, more flavorful coffee. The round shape also allows for more even roasting. Combined with Hambella's exceptional terroir and meticulous washed processing, this peaberry selection represents the pinnacle of Ethiopian specialty coffee—rare, refined, and exceptionally clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is fully traceable to the Hambela Wamena Washing Station and the specific farms in the Guji Zone. We maintain detailed records including lot numbers, harvest dates, and peaberry selection notes. Each lot is cupped and scored at our Dubai facility by founder Mohamed Hamdou, and this exceptional coffee is featured in our advanced cupping sessions to demonstrate the unique characteristics of peaberry beans and Ethiopian washed processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 1718 Coffee, we're committed to knowing the people behind every bean we source. Questions about this rare Peaberry Hambella's journey from Guji's highlands to your cup? 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