We purchased multiple lots this season from various drying stations, and all the lots offer complexity and cleanliness, with varying profiles. Sookoo Coffee’s strict drying protocols are one reason for the quality of their lots. They maintain a maximum layer density of 4cm and move the cherries around on the beds six times a day, which reduces the risk of “over fermentation” during drying and potential defects. The standard drying time for their coffee is between 21-28 days. This is the first year we purchased the Haroo coffee.

Between harvests, Ture and his team educate farmers on good agricultural practices to improve the quality of their cherries. His company also provides pre-harvest loans to farmers who need it, for instance, to pay for hired labor for maintenance on the farm, such as weeding and planting. The company employs a “woman-first” policy at the drying stations, and they have constructed a school for the children. They have also built roads to improve the infrastructure in the region.