Project Everest Lekali Estate, Kavre Nepal- Anaerobic Washed (Light Roast)
Single Origin Coffee from
Kavre, Nepal.
Process: Lekali Anaerobic Washed
Agtron Meter: 88
Altitude: 1500 MASL
Varietal: Catuai, Bourbon, Typica
Cupper's Notes: Black Tea, Roasted Almond, Cacao Nib.
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About the Process
This anaerobic washed lot from Kavre, Nepal, is grown at an elevation of 1,500 metres in the Mahabharat highlands of Bagmati Province, crafted from a heritage blend of Bourbon, Caturra, and Typica varieties. Ripe cherries are selectively handpicked and sorted by density before depulping at local wet mills. The parchment then undergoes a 24-48 hour anaerobic fermentation in sealed tanks, carefully monitored until the pH reaches approximately 4.0, promoting clarity and complexity in the cup. Following fermentation, the coffee is slowly dried in controlled greenhouse tunnels until it reaches a final moisture content of 10-12%, preserving its delicate sweetness, vibrant acidity, and refined flavour expression.
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About the Project Everest
Project Everest’s three uniquely processed Arabica microlots are testament to Nepal’s potential to be a legitimate contributor to specialty coffee from South East Asia on the global stage. A potential Subko is committed to bring to the forefront with Lekali Estate from Kathmandu, Nepal.
Years after the first ascent to the Everest, Nima Tenzing Sherpa is working towards scaling the global mountain of Specialty Coffee.
About the Origin
Project Everest’s three uniquely processed Arabica microlots are testament to Nepal’s potential to be a legitimate contributor to specialty coffee from South East Asia on the global stage. A potential Subko is committed to bring to the forefront with Lekali Estate from Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lamjung, Gandaki, Nepal
Nima is sourcing Specialty Coffee from two key regions in Nepal: The first one being Lamjung in Gandaki Province in Central Nepal.
Gurungs of Nepal, living mainly on the southern flank of the Annapürna mountain massif, are natives of the village of Ghanpokara in Lamjung. A traditional warrior tribe that is deeply entrenched inthe history of the valley, the Gurungs have made their home in Lamjung and its soil.
Ganga Jung Gurung, Headmaster of the primary school at Lamjung District, has read the landscape to produce Nepal's finest Specialty Coffee in the region. His entire family, dedicated to cultivating coffee on their farm, is testament to the strength and resolve of the Gurungs.
Nuwakot, Bagmati, Nepal
The second region is Nuwakot, Bagmati Province in Central Nepal. At the confluence of rivers Trishuli and Tandi lies Nuwakot, a terrain with fertile soil that is the backbone of the specialty coffee movement in Nepal. Ideal for cultivating specialty Arabica, Nuwakot is deeply entrenched in modern Nepali history. Working with smallholder farms in Nuwakot. Nima sources high-quality Arabica yield which is transported to Kathmandu to Lekali Coffee Estate.
