A Rare Cold-Washed Obata Coffee from Denmark’s POMA Lab
A few days ago, I introduced the cold-wash processing method developed by POMA Lab in Denmark, and I mentioned that I’d soon share a flavor review of the beans they grow and roast themselves. This is actually the first time I’ve ever tasted coffee beans produced directly from a research lab. Since they are both the growers and the roasters, this batch definitely counts as a rare find—haha. POMA is a coffee research and roasting company founded in Copenhagen in 2024. Their mission is to develop coffee production technologies that can be easily adopted by farmers around the world, helping address industry challenges and bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Their main research facility is a greenhouse on the Danish island of Funen, where they simulate different farm microclimates to observe, study, and adjust various coffee production methods. They developed the POMA Cultivation System—a comprehensive set of best agricultural practices designed to unlock the f...