Gaharo - Dry Process - 2023

We continue to be impressed by the ability of the Long Miles team to produce extremely clean, dry-processed coffees that display uniquely present acidity, and this Reserve Lot is yet another example. Densely sweet and impeccably clean, this dry processed selection presents mouth-watering dark fruit flavors of black cherry and tart cranberry amidst syrupy sweet browning sugars reminiscent of molasses and gingerbread.

The Gaharo - Dry Process - 2023, sourced from the producers at Long Miles and roasted by Passenger Coffee, offers a distinct profile defined by notes of black cherry, tart cranberry, molasses, and gingerbread. This selection highlights the impact of the dry process, a technique where the coffee cherry is dried intact around the seed. Generally, processing methods like this can impart a heavier body and more pronounced fruit-forward characteristics to the final cup compared to washed counterparts.

When evaluating the complexity of these specific tasting notes, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the bright, acidic cranberry tones and the deeper, spiced sweetness of molasses and gingerbread. By focusing on the intersection of origin-specific cultivation and careful post-harvest handling, this lot serves as a clear example of how traditional drying methods shape the sensory experience of a coffee.