Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and it's a solid favorite when you ask for people's favorite origin. The genetic diversity of Ethiopian coffee is huge and this variety brings with it amazing flavors. With the recent changes to the ECX (the Ethiopian Coffee Exchange) we are better able to trace each lot which is a huge win for speciality coffee. With this increased transparency Ethiopian coffee is only going to get better.The Origin of Coffee
The coffea arabica plant is native to southwestern Ethiopia's highlands, and coffee cultivation has been a part of local peoples' traditions for centuries. The apocryphal story of coffee's discovery details an Ethiopian goatherder that, after noticing the energizing effect of the plant's cherries on his flock, brewed the first cup of coffee. Several popular versions of this story exist and none can be verified, but the significance of coffee in the region is undisputable. The coffee ceremony is a time-honored ritual in Ethiopian households, and almost half of Ethiopian coffee is produced for domestic consumption.Ethiopian Coffee Regions
Coffee is a very popular crop in Ethiopia that is grown in much of the country, but a few specific growing areas have become known for the unique flavors and high overall quality of their coffee. These areas include Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Guji - which are all located in south-central Ethiopia's highlands. The key factors in the quality of coffees from these regions can be attributed to the high altitude and rich soils of the regions that are perfect for coffee plants to thrive. Producers in the area have also spent generations growing and processing specialty coffee, leading to a community of farmers passionate about quality at every stage of production.What is Ethiopian Heirloom?
When enjoying Ethiopian coffee, you'll often come across beans with the varietal listed as "Ethiopian Heirloom." Since Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, there are thousands of different naturally occuring mutations and variations of the coffea arabica plant. "Ethiopian Heirloom" is a catch-all term signifying that your beans are a mix of these local varietals. This genetic diveristy of plants gives Ethiopian coffee a wide range of flavors, making for an exciting adventure in each cup!
Read more about Ethiopian coffee in Sean's first Origin Report about his January 2019 visit to Guji, Ethiopia!
Ethiopian Coffee Available Now
Black Tea, Caramel, Orange
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Dhilgee Nensebo Refisa #1
Black Tea, Peach Bitters, Marmalade
Chelbesa, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Magarrisa Chelbesa #5
Black Tea, Floral, Melon, Peach
Gedeo, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Refisa '23
Citrus, Honey, Black Tea
Sidama, Ethiopia
Hunkute 2021
Passionfruit, Berry, Vanilla
Bombe, Ethiopia
Bombe # 1
Lime, Floral, Apple
Sidamo, Ethiopia
Bensa #2
Peach, Tea, Passionfruit
Guji, Ethiopia
Hambela Wamena #1
Bergamont, Hibiscus, Peach
Urago Raro, Guji, Ethiopia
Raro '23
Floral, Jasmine, Peach
Uraga, Ethiopia
Layo '23
Plum, Vanilla, Spice
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Nensebo #1
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Cranberry, Lime, Caramel
Atitlan, Guatemala
Los Andes Java
Plum, Floral, Grape
Gedeb, Ethiopia
Chelbesa # 6
Apple, Bergamot, Floral
Guji, Ethiopia
Bedessa # 1
Jasmine, Floral, Stone Fruit and Rose Tea
Yirgacheffe, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Chelbesa '23
Citrus, Floral, Black Tea
Bale Mountain, Ethiopia
Riripa #2
Black Tea,Grape,Honey,Orange Blossom,Peach
Hambela, Guji, Ethiopia
Buku Sayisa '23
Grape, Black Cherry, Passion Fruit
Guji, Ethiopia
Samii Bedessa #2
Malt Syrup, Date Sugar, Dried Fruit
Limu Kossa, Jimma, Ethiopia
Senna Katta Decaf
Past Ethiopian Coffee
Lemon, Creamy, Sugar
Dhilgee Lot 5
Notes: Strawberry, Cherry, Melon
Sidama, Ethiopia
Ardi
Tasting Notes: Cherry, Chocolate, Berry
Guji, Ethiopia
Egu Abaya
Stonefruit, Jasmine, Caramel
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Nensebo Refisa
Lemon, Raspberry, Sugar
Bench Maji, Ethiopia
Tasting Series: Dimma Gesha
Cherry, Tropical, Jasmine
Bench Maji, Ethiopia
MB1: Bangi Gesha
Cacao, Lemon, Spice
Guji, Ethiopia
Sakicha Fermented #1
Dense Fruit, Plumb, Florals
Danche Washing Station, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Danche #1
Lalo Lot 5 From Nordic Approach
Lalo Lot 5
Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit, Raspberry
Lalo Lot 5 Natural
Floral, Stonefruits, Herbal, Wildflower Honey
Ethiopia Aroresa
Tannic, Black Tea, Nectarine
Borena Tore
Lavender, Cane Sugar, Spices
Chelelektu
Stone Fruit, Nectarine, Ripe Tomato
Torea Village
Strawberry, Blueberry, Floral, Cinnamon
Diima Natural Lot 5
Citrus, Melon, Berry Floral
Misty Valley
Cantaloupe, Floral, Heavy Cream
Kanzu Lot 15
Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit, Passionfruit
Bildimoo Lot 6
Strawberry, Cherry, Cream
Burtukaana
Loquat, Strawberry, Cola
Yabitu Koba Lot 1
Mango, Peach, Cane Sugar
Yabitu Koba Lot 2
Tasting Notes: Peach, Lemon, Black Tea
<b>Guji, Ethiopia</b>
Uraga Samii
Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Plum, Orange
Boji, Ethiopia
Boji Magarrisa
Tasting Notes: Lemon, Floral, Grapefruit
Dimtu, Ethiopia
Mokonisa Bulga
Tasting Notes: Apple, Pear, Berry
Guji, Ethiopia
Dimtu Haro #1
Tasting Notes: Floral, Plum, Granola
Kochere, Ethiopia
Qore Kelloo
Tasting Notes: Mango, Lemon, Lavender
Guji, Ethiopia
Adola Samii
Tasting Notes: Currant, Blueberry, Sugar
Kayanza, Burundi
Shembati #1
Tasting Notes: Rose, Honey, Lemon
Guji, Ethiopia
Uraga #2
Tasting Notes: Berry, Black Tea, Cherry
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Deri Kidame
Strawberry, Honey, Floral
Gedeb, Ethiopia
Banko Gotiti
Chocolate, Apricot, Molasses
Guji, Ethiopia
Gute Sodu
Peach, Honey, Sweet Cream
Guji, Ethiopia
Suke Quto
Strawberry, Chocolate, Marshmallow
Sidama, Ethiopia
Shantawene
Cherry, Jasmine, Tropical
Bench Maji, Ethiopia
Tasting Series: Bangi Gesha
Citrus, Peach, Floral
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Dhilgee #4
Peach, Cocoa, Spice
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Nensebo #2
Honey, Jasmine, Peach
Guji, Ethiopia
Layo Teraga
Red Berry, Blackcurrant, Tropical Fruit, Florals
Hambela Bedessa, Oromia, Guji, Ethiopia
Kello Haro Sorsa
Watermelon, Lime Juice, Sugar
Ethiopia Hambela
Peach, Lemonade, Green Tea
Wottona Bultuma
Black Tea, Peach, Candied Plum, Lime
Limmu Kossa
Lemon, Custard, Honeysuckle, Dried Fruit
Homacho Waeno
Melon, Berry, Lemongrass, Mint
Diima Natural Lot 9
Tasting Notes: Cherry, Strawberry, Funk
<b>Dimtu, Ethiopia</b>
Notissa
Tasting Notes: Stonefruit, Black Tea, Honey
Boji, Ethiopia
Boji Kelloo #4
Tasting Notes: Orange, Floral, Smooth
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Konga Sede
Tasting Notes: Papaya, Strawberry, Citrus
Arsi, Ethiopia
Bale Mountain
Tasting Notes: Apricot, Jasmine, Red Currant
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Reko
Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Tropical Fruit, Complex
Huila, Colombia
Miranda
Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Vanilla, Floral
Songwe, Tanzania
Sambewe AB
Tasting Notes: Apricot, Honey, Raspberry
Guji, Ethiopia
Deri Kojowa
Tasting Notes: Orange, Cocoa, Caramel
Chelbesa, Ethiopia
Chelbesa Lot 4
Peach, Citrus, Brown Sugar
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Worka
Black Tea, Peach, Chocolate
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Konga Kelloo #5
Stonefruit, Cocoa, Floral
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Haru #3
Chocolate, Berry, Floral
Uraga, Ethiopia
Tebe Taye Decaf
Guji, Ethiopia
Sugar, Lemon, Creamy
Uraga Yabitu #1
Watermelon, Grape, Stone Fruit
Guji, Ethiopia
Buku Sayisa
Black Tea, Bergamot, Floral
Raro, Ethiopia
Raro Lot 3
Red Grape, Stone Fruit, Lemon
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Samii Chelbesa #3
Tea, Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Raisin
Bensa, Nensebo, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Samii Bensa #1 23
Finca La Loma
Finca La Loma
Lime, Rose, Black tea, Blackberry
Aroresa - Ethiopia Sidama
Tasting Notes: Berry, Sugar, Chocolate
Guji, Ethiopia
Guji Decaf
Tasting Notes: Berry, Floral, Melon
Sidama, Ethiopia
Bokasso
Raspberry, Lemonade, Sugar
Bench Maji, Ethiopia
MB2: Dimma Gesha
Intibuca, Honduras
Mango, Jasmine, Floral
El Cedro--ERROR
Milk Chocolate, Strawberry, Cranberry
Sidamo ECX Decaf