Coffee and Wine Production on our Farm

COFFEE PRODUCTION

Flowering Coffee shrubs.

Ripe Coffee berries ready to be harvested.

Soaking the berries in water allows the pulp to rupture and the seeds fall free to be collected on the bottom of the container.  After removing the seeds, they are allowed to soak longer until they begin fermenting and the outer coating disintegrates.  Next they are dried thoroughly.

After drying in the sun, the seeds are slow roasted on the stove top in a large Wok.

The seeds slowly change from a whitish color into golden brown.

Finally the seeds achieve an even dark color and amazing aroma, indicating they are ready to be ground and brewed for a caffeine rich and healthy beverage.

WINE PRODUCTION

Freshly harvested grapes are collected and put into a large container, along with a hearty yeast variety.

Within 36 hours the grapes are bubbling with activity and giving off a wonderful aroma.

After 2 weeks, the grapes are filtered and the new wine is put into glass containers to allow farther fermentation with a gas lock to prevent oxygen to enter while allowing the carbon dioxide to escape.

At this point, the young wine is already high in alcohol, but not too tasty yet.  When the fermentation stops completely it will be put into small bottles to age.