Misspent Youth

Misspent Youth consists of two naturals, a Brazilian Mundo Novo from Armando Costa and a mix of Ethiopian Fixed Lines 74110 and 74112 from Mensur Aba Hika. Armando Costa runs Fazenda Barrinha, in the Mogiana region of northeastern Sao Paolo State. Mensur Jemal owns an 18-hectare farm at 200masl in the region of Jimma, Ethiopia. Mensur is a part of the Tokuma Farmer Group; a collective of farmers in Western Ethiopia.

PROCESSING

Both components of this blend are naturally processed coffees. Whole cherries are dried either on raised beds or patios in thin layers. Constant turning of the cherries is required to ensure even drying and to prevent the occurrence of defects.

TRACEABILITY

The lot from Fazenda Barrinha was sourced from Costa Cafe and DR Wakefield. We visited Fazenda Barrinha as part of a relationship-building trip in May 2022; this is our second year of buying coffee from Armando. Mensur Jemal's lot was sourced through Osito, who works directly with Mensur as he can export coffee through his own export license.

Price Paid for Green Coffee (ex. shipping): Fazenda Barrinha - £4.97/kg; Mensur Jemal - £8.70/kg
Amount Purchased: Fazenda Barrinha - 2400kg; Mensur Jemal - 720kg
Harvest: Fazenda Barrinha - June - August 2023; Mensur Jemal - October 2023 - January 2024