ARKIB PROTOKOL #0033 AMPELA TAJI

Breaking down coffee quality to the core has been a passion for small micro roasters like Arkib. Since 2021, we have been heavily involved at the farm level to indulge in coffee farm practices and coffee processing methods. This led to our collaboration with a small coffee producer to create custom-processed coffee for Arkib and brand it under the name of the Protokol series. The whole collection features specific coffee processing methods designed by Arkib to highlight the uniqueness of the processing while retaining the origin's signature taste.

Protokol #033 is our latest exploration in two-stage fermentation. This method begins with 120 hours of aerobic fermentation in open basins to clean up the cup and allow a more refined natural profile to develop. After pulping, the cherries undergo another 120 hours of honey anaerobic fermentation, encouraging deeper sweetness and complexity. The coffee is then dried in a greenhouse using a two-tier rack system, promoting slower and more even drying for better clarity and structure in the cup.

Ampela Taji reveals its best self as a medium roast for espresso. It offers a full body with winey brightness and a velvety texture, expressing layers of fermented cherries, licorice, grape, vanilla, dried fruits, and cocoa. The aroma leans into herbal berries, giving a deep and grounded character. When paired with milk, the cup shifts into softer tones of milk chocolate, vanilla, and a gentle touch of strawberry. Like every coffee in the Protokol series, Ampela Taji invites a new way of experiencing the familiar.