About this coffee
Mandela is a self pollinated selection from Caturra x Caturra, choosing a bean that gave the best characteristics. This was then crossed with the Timor Hybrid in order to provide some resistance to rust, before being crossed again with Ethiopian landrace varietals such as Sudan Rume, Daleco, and Villa Sarchi It was a bit of risk, but it paid off. Mandela turned out to be a great tasting variety. XO is a term they use for the coffees that underwent extended fermentation during processing that gives them flavors that are reminiscent of aged cognac.
