Ethiopia

Tasting notes

About this bean

Ethiopia is a medium-light roast from Dabov, sourced from Ethiopia, Sidama, Leikun Zegeye. It features the Heirloom variety, processed using the natural method. Natural processing dries the bean inside the whole cherry, which often imparts fruit-forward sweetness and a heavier body. Results can vary widely between farms. Medium-light roasts keep most of the origin character while developing a little more sweetness through caramelisation. The roaster lists tasting notes of Berries, Orange and Honey. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference, not a guarantee; your cup will be shaped by your grinder, water and recipe. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 10 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 10 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Ethiopia as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.1g in, 38.1g out (a 1:2.10 ratio), pulled in about 39 seconds. That is a useful starting point, not a recipe to copy. Dial in by taste: pull finer if the shot is sour or runs too fast, coarser if it is bitter or chokes.

What does Ethiopia taste like?

Dabov lists tasting notes of Berries, Orange and Honey. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference for a well-brewed cup; your shot can taste different depending on grind, water, dose and extraction time.

Where is Ethiopia from?

Ethiopia is sourced from Ethiopia, Sidama, Leikun Zegeye.

What is natural processing?

Natural processing dries the bean inside the whole cherry, which often imparts fruit-forward sweetness and a heavier body. Results can vary widely between farms.

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