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Introduction to Zhuchang Natural Process Coffee

As an Ethiopian natural process coffee, Zhuchang has undergone strict supervision and selection to avoid the unpleasant earthy flavors and high defect rates commonly found in natural process beans. Instead, it highlights the captivating sweetness that natural processing is renowned for. The enchanting fruit notes of Zhuchang inherit the fascinating aroma typical of traditional Ethiopian natural process coffees, expressing a full-bodied, lingering sweetness and a perfectly balanced fruit acidity that stimulates the palate. Zhuchang is also quite easy to brew daily—the beans themselves are rich in flavor, and whether using the clean pour-over method or rich siphon brewing, they can showcase their distinctive character beautifully.

90+ Level Up Series Zhuchang Flavor Profile

The 90+ Level Up series Zhuchang features flavors of nectarine and tropical fruits, with a clean and bright mouthfeel that is truly impressive from the first sip.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, FrontStreet Coffee
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Ethiopia
Roast Degree: Light roast

The enchanting fruit notes of Zhuchang inherit the fascinating aroma typical of traditional Ethiopian natural process coffees, expressing a full-bodied, lingering sweetness and a perfectly balanced fruit acidity that stimulates the palate. Zhuchang is also quite easy to brew daily—the beans themselves are rich in flavor, and whether using the clean pour-over method or rich espresso brewing, they can showcase their distinctive character beautifully.

Coffee Specifications

Country: Sidamo
Altitude: 1750-2000m
Region: Sidamo
Roast Level: Light roast
Processing Method: Natural
Variety: Local landrace
Processing Station: NinetyPlus Ninety Plus
Flavor Notes: Nectarine, tropical fruits, oak barrel aroma

The 90+ Philosophy

90+ beans take a completely different approach to naming compared to conventional specialty coffees—they don't include region or estate names. Each coffee is named according to its flavor profile. For example, Zhuchang means "best approach" in the local dialect. Starting from a flavor concept, then naming, and finally selecting regions and partner farms, this demonstrates that 90+ is a brand with a boutique business style.

Various coffee cultivation methods can be found in Ethiopia: from vast wild coffee forests and semi-developed lands to traditional small plots and modern plantations. Approximately 50% of coffee is grown at altitudes above 1,500 meters. Based on these four different production methods, Ethiopia can be divided into nine major coffee regions, including five specialty coffee zones: Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Harar, Limu, and Lekempti, plus four commercial bean regions: Djimah, Illubabor, Tepi, and Bebeka. Each region uses either natural or washed processing methods, and different processing techniques affect the flavor. Currently, natural processing accounts for about 80%, while washed processing accounts for about 20%.

Brewing Recommendations

For pour-over Sidamo: Use 15g of coffee, ground to medium-fine (Fuji Raptor grinder setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water and let bloom for 27 seconds. Continue pouring to 105g, then wait until the water level drops to half before continuing to pour slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

The Ninety Plus Legacy

"Ninety Plus" doesn't refer to all coffees scoring above 90 points. Good coffee—some years it's available, some years it's not. Sometimes it appears in different estates and possesses various flavor characteristics. "Ninety Plus" refers to a series of 13 premium coffees. These coffees come exclusively from Ninety Plus Coffee, American specialty coffee creators. They are all Ethiopian heirloom varieties, cultivated in ecological environments and processed to artistic standards with flavor optimization.

The processing is Ninety Plus's specialty—they separate these coffees by variety, microclimate, and harvest timing, tasting each one individually. They design specific processing methods for each flavor profile to achieve a particular taste characteristic, much like how major fashion designers meticulously research and dedicate themselves to creating artistic masterpieces. Natural products undergo extensive refinement and improvement before being presented in their most beautiful form.

The ancient natural processing method rarely achieves pure flavor profiles, but with Ninety Plus's technical support, Drima Zede uses only hand-selected ripest coffee cherries. During the natural drying process, careful and constant stirring ensures uniformity. The final result is an exceptionally transparent and clean mouthfeel with dramatic temperature variations, producing enchanting aromas of fruit, floral notes, and oak barrels!

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473