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Ethiopia (Limu) Coffee Beans
Floral, cocoa, lemongrass, citric acidity, bold body
Limu Grade 2 Washed
Price range: R210.00 through R595.00
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| Flavour | Chocolate, Citrus Fruit, Floral, Lemongrass |
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| Screen Size | 15+ |
Region
Limu, South-Central Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is often celebrated as the birthplace of coffee, with a rich history and deep cultural significance tied to its coffee production. Indigenous Ethiopian coffee is the most genetically diverse of any growing region in the world and this means that it plays a crucial role in the resilience of coffee cultivation around the world. The genetic diversity and the unique agro climates contribute to the unique and complex flavours of Ethiopian coffee. The South Western regions like Limu, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Harrar are particularly famous for their distinct profiles, which can range from bright and floral to winy and fruity.
Varieties
JARC varieties and local landraces
JARC varieties are varieties that were bred by the Jimma Agricultural Research Centre (JARC), one of Ethiopia’s federal agricultural research centres. (Reference from Greenplantation: Heirloom vs JARC.)
Grade
Washed Limu coffees are typically of very high quality with unique flavours such as sweet lemon and florals, and an ideal balance between acidity and body. For Ethiopian coffees, ‘Grade 2’ signifies that the coffee is washed and that it has a very low defect count – between 4 and 12 defects in a 300 gram green sample. Typically the quality of washed coffees is more consistent than that of natural coffees.
Producer
Various smallholder farmers
Harvest/Season
October to January
