Melon, Berry, Lemongrass, Mint
Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom
Processing: Natural
Crop Year: 2016/2017
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Producers: Alemayehu Yirdaw
Altitude: 1700-1800m
We've got another natural coffee for you, replete with flavors we haven't seen anywhere else. This coffee originated in the Yirgacheffe region, where it was grown and meticulously processed on Alemayehu's farm. These beans were sun-dried for 18 days, and covered in shade netting during the hottest part of the day to retain the proper amount of moisture. The attention to detail has produced some absolutely wild flavors that don't normally show up in premium coffee. You'll notice a juicy melon note that compliments the coffee's body, as well as some delicate herb-like flavors of lemongrass and mint that interact really well. These are some truly unique beans, we recommend sharing a cup with the coffee lovers in your life!
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Sign in to commentJohn Maclean
The Villages
Member Since
June '17
A bit odd
DIIMA NATURAL LOT 9 Definitely a different coffee from the usual. Detected a slight mustyness. New flavors came through particularly of melon and herbs, but I didn’t detect mint at all. Tried some in a latte today and the flavors held up. I’ll try a couple of straight espresso shots tomorrow.
10/15/17
Ryan Smith
Mckinney
Member Since
July '16
My favorite thus far!
The aroma, even before grinding, is amazing. I melt for any coffee bean that has a blueberry note. I taste melon and blueberries, and the mint which is kinda an aftertaste. Not sure I get the lenongrass. This is my favorite coffee I have received.
10/16/17
Cody Harris
Palm Beach Gardens
Member Since
October '16
Yirgacheffee 👌🏻
My favorite thus far, love the sweetness that is typical of Yirgacheffe. As others have said, the aroma post grind is amazing. In my opinion this is the perfect coffee to introduce someone who is not familiar to a pour over method of brewing coffee. Well done!
10/22/17
Emanuel Zoumboulis
Staten Island
Member Since
August '15
AMAZING!!!
As soon as I opened this bag I knew it would be good. The aroma hits you right away. I live in a 2 story home and my wife was able to smell the fruitiness all the way up (keep in mind I was brewing with a V60). By far the best I have got delivered. Thank you keep it coming.
10/22/17
Matthew Titus
Santa Rosa Beach
Member Since
December '15
Deliciously Different
I love coffee. Especially the beans I get from Mustache CC. This particular coffee was among the most unique I have tasted to date. Only beat out by the most increasingly intense bean from Kenya months ago! These beans are delicious. But the hint of mint reminds me of hot tea, and I'm not a fan of tea. My wife LOVES this beans (she also loves hot tea). Looking forward to what next week brings!
10/22/17
Jonathan Barton
Endicott
Member Since
December '15
Unique, Tasty, Amazing!
It's been a little while since I've been truly excited by a new coffee. This one delivered!
10/23/17
Chase Steele
Kent
Member Since
June '17
Very good!
Brewed with a v60. I love a clean cup of coffee in which the natural flavors of the beans shine through. Any time these flavors include some fruity/berry notes, I'm all in! The aromas while brewing are very distinct in this roast, and the flavors are very good as well. While it does not claim top spot in the roasts that I have been sent, this is some EXCELLENT coffee.
10/23/17
Newton Farrar
tyler
Member Since
January '17
True Notes
Very correct on the melon notes. I have to give it a 4 for accuracy. It’d be a 5 if I liked melon more. ! Very nicely balanced.
10/24/17
Susanne Burris Woolley
Stonewall
Member Since
August '17
Diima Natural Lot 9
The Diima Natural had a wonderful aromatic bouquet. The flavor was a bit more fruity than I am used to with my coffee and seemed to have a dried cherry "taste/smell" in my opinion but that doesn't make sense with the description of the coffee...lemon grass, melon, berry. Wonderful customer service. Enjoy having diversity with my coffee. Thanks!
10/25/17
Michael Brittenham
Monett
Member Since
December '16
Amazing cup of coffee
I have to place this firmly in the top 5 best coffees I have ever experienced. I'm a fan of the Ethiopian natural/dry process coffees and my favorite of all is the Yirgacheffe region. My palate is not developed enough to pick out specific flavors but the frutiness and lightness of these beans are wonderful. Thank you!
10/26/17
Brandon Arnold
Seattle
Member Since
September '16
Love that berry
The aroma and flavor of these beans were my favorite so far.
10/29/17
Andrew Ernst
Seattle
Member Since
May '15
Did I say melon?
I'm usually looking for stellar washed coffees, but this was a unique natural, and had a lot of melon in the cup. It ended up being stellar with milk in cappuccinos, but also was a melon bomb in pourovers. Probably the most vibrant in V60. I liked it, quite a bit.
11/07/17
Jeremy Hales
Gowanda
Member Since
October '17
Delicious
One of the best so far. Ethiopia rocks.
12/02/17
Randall LaLonde
Millcreek
Member Since
July '15
Diima Yirgacheffe
Ethiopian coffee is hot, and you can tell when you taste this Yirgacheffe. Complex flavors, very tangy, delicious.
12/04/17
William Hodges
Warm Springs
Member Since
December '16
Blueberry Aromas
I wish more coffee was naturally processed. Lovely aromas and appropriate body
12/11/17
Matthew Modica
Santa Rosa Beach
Member Since
October '17
A Long Time Favorite
Ah, Ethiopian coffees are considered the home of the bean. One of my favorite countries for coffee especially Yirgacheffe! I have been roasting beans for friends and this is always a big hit. The flavors in the natural processed coffee are always more delicate and nuanced but always seems to find the perfect balance. Beautiful aroma draws you to the next cup!
12/11/17
Joseph Dresselhaus
Greenville
Member Since
March '17
A fruit truck to the face
Like being smashed by 7.2 tons of honeydew melons and blueberries. Probably the sweetest coffee I've ever brewed, like wonder if flavored syrup somehow got into the cup. Nail your prep and there's a mint finish that won't quit. Lemongrass *maybe* sometimes peeks out, but it's a delicate flavor, casually obliterated by the melonberry sledgehammer. If nearly every bag these guys send deserves the 4-5 star ratings I give, this one needs a six. As a rule I'm a bit leery of natural process beans because I find a lot of them taste like compost pile squeezings, but this one is superbly done.
12/14/17
Jessica Hinckley
CHICAGO
Member Since
November '17
Whoa Good
I was not expecting to enjoy this coffee based on the characteristics/notes. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the burst of flavor alone woke me up before the caffeine had a chance to do it's job. Wish I could buy this over and over again!
02/08/18
Anna Acciani
Douglas
Member Since
December '17
One of my favorites
Excellent aroma and flavor. I would drink/order this many times.
02/26/18
Tim Browning
Twin Falls
Member Since
February '16
Diima Natural Lot 9
This one is just fun. I've had a natural Sidama before and it was really really good, but this Diima is more unique in flavors. I've read that naturals can be tough to produce, so I really applaud the producers that are experimenting with it. I hear this processing is also the most environmentally friendly, so that's an added bonus. I definitely recommend this batch.
03/03/18
Dave Clapper
Roswell
Member Since
June '17
Fruity
Really enjoyed this one
03/03/18
Zack Sanders
Yakima
Member Since
November '17
Wow
Trying this coffee has been the best part of my morning so far. The fruity flavors of the cup come through amazingly via aeropress and pour-over. I haven't ordered any of the coffees from Mustache twice, but I'm very tempted with this one.
03/04/18
V Ly
Hoschton
Member Since
December '17
Very Nice!!
You can taste all the flavor note and it's really good. A must try.
03/07/18
Victor Feng He
Brooklyn
Member Since
November '17
One of the best Yirgacheffe
Light mouthfeel similar to a tea (think Geisha coffee) with bold, forward citrus notes, and lemongrass kicks in as the cup cools down. It's hard to mess it up the brew even though it's so delicate.
03/09/18
Melody Strattan
Punta Gorda
Member Since
October '17
Excellent!
This has been one of my favorite coffees so far. I will be honest, I had difficulty tasting all the notes that were described, but this made an excellent cup of coffee!
03/20/18