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Ethiopian Coffee Flavors and Roasting Techniques
- Ethiopian coffee beans offer a wide range of flavors.
- Limu coffee exhibits relatively low acidity yet is somewhat sharp.
- Ghimbi coffee has a heavier body and rich, sharp acidity.
- Coffee from Ethiopia has bright fruited and floral flavors.
Popular Ethiopian Coffee Varieties
- Sidamo coffee is among the most popular, renowned beans.
- Yirgacheffe coffee has delicious fruity notes of strawberry, dark chocolate, and pineapple.
Ethiopian Coffee Beans and Brewing Tips
- Most Ethiopian beans are Arabica, known for quality and delicate taste.
- To brew Ethiopian coffee, use a medium-fine grind size and a pour-over, drip, or French press method. Ideal water temperature is 195-205°F, and brewing time is 3-4 minutes.
What Makes Ethiopian Coffee Special?
- Ethiopian coffee beans offer complex flavors.
- The country’s coffee-growing regions deliver beans with distinctive flavor profiles.
- The traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony involves roasting beans in a pan, grinding them with a mortar and pestle, and brewing in a jebena flask.
- To enjoy floral and fruity notes, use a cold brew method with coarse Ethiopian bean grounds.
- Quality beans offer unique and consistent flavor profiles.
