Nepal, which is struggling to recover from the 2015 earthquake, is one of the poorest countries in the world, with an illiteracy rate of more than 50% and more than 70% of households earning about $2 a day.
It is said that the penetration rate of electricity is less than 100%, and power outages often last for several hours. Under such circumstances, for the reconstruction from the great earthquake that occurred in 2015, coffee beans purchased at a reasonable price have become a great source of sustenance for local reconstruction and livelihoods. Currently, beans that have already been imported to Japan can be sold out for the next purchase, which can be used to purchase a generator that is not affected by power outages, and to light up the kitchen and children's room.
It is difficult to import from Nepal, which does not have a port, and the high cost of transportation is also a major barrier. Located 300 km away from the capital Kathmandu by car, Gulmi District in Nepal is a region blessed with a mild subtropical climate and diverse bioenvironment. 37% of the area is covered by forests and grasslands, and 55 producers' associations and 1,500 coffee growers carefully cultivate coffee without pesticides at altitudes above 1,200 meters.
It is processed to the parchment at the Rishikesh plantation, and then the final process is carried out at the Buddha factory in Kathmandu and transported by air. Although it is not certified, it is organically grown.
Nepalese beans are roasted in French (deep roasted) to bring out their rich and mellow bitterness. Shallow roasting is difficult to bring out the goodness and is not recommended. In addition to the perspective of supporting producers, we believe that the key is how to help these short-growing countries in the world of coffee beans, where the balance between supply and demand will be greatly disrupted in the future.
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