Variety: Ethiopia Landrace
Process: Washed
Sourced by: Coffee Quest US
There’s one intoxicating smell I’ve associated with washed Ethiopian coffees. I’ve spent years trying to explain it to roasting buddies. It’s somewhere between pineapple and stewed peach. Hilariously on the BOTZ cupping form, I refer to it as “crazy washed Ethiopia smell.” (Cupping at BOTZ can be a bit confusing at times for the occasional outsider haha.)
When BOTZ’s fragrance analyzer detects this fruit aroma, our green coffee database tells us that there is an exceedingly high chance that said coffee will be stunning. While there are some rather elegant washed Ethiopian profiles, BOTZ’s favorite profile leans more toward ripened stone fruits and berries. While recognizably not naturally-processed, these coffees seem to provide an extra dimension to the washed experience by providing palate-gripping, resonate, and weighty fruits.
Keramo starts with a perfumed peachy and rooibos aroma. The acidity is pronounced and wavy, reminding me of a pineapple Bubly, fresh ginger, and one of my favorite cocktails, a Moscow mule. The acidity and flavors lead to the finish of this coffee, which is delicately sweet, reminiscent of brown sugar and vanilla.
We hope you enjoy and identify this lot that we believe has the “crazy washed Ethiopia smell.” Log it because once you smell it, you’ll remember it forever!
***Please note that coffee orders for this week will be roasted starting next week on 10/7. It will take about a week to roast, package, and ship all orders. Thank you kindly for your patience.***