Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee and represents the essence of coffee romance and history. The Arabica variety originates from this country, which once transported across the Red Sea to Yemen, became the first region that cultivated coffee for consumption.
The Harrar region of Ethiopia is dominated by high altitude, semi-arid mountains and combined with ancient ways of cultivating and processing coffee, delivers a superb, unique cup. These beans are dry processed, where the bean is allowed to dry within the fruit and then husked. The dry processing gives a far different taste to the wet-processed coffees from Southern and Western Ethiopia such as Yirgacheffe and Sidamo. This is a truly ancient coffee, produced in an ancient way.
Ethiopia Harrar produces an intense and complex array of aromas and tastes, notably prominent in fruits, wine and chocolate.
Country/Region:
Ethiopia, Harrar
Roast/Strength:
Medium
Body/Flavour:
Full body, well-balanced, fruit, nutty, bread and milk chocolate tones.
Best Brewing Method:
Espresso, Cafetiere