“Sweet Tooth” Espresso Haro Lebetu

Origin

• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia· Guji

Tasting notes

At some of Ethiopia’s most extreme altitudes lies Guji’s Uraga region, a dense, mountainous forest that spans almost a thousand miles. Within this immense forest lies an array of distinct subregions, where we source some of the most extraordinary and sought-after coffees we see anywhere in the world. Uraga coffees are profoundly nuanced with a piquant florality and a bright, complex acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. like lime and bergamot backed by stone fruit sweetness like a ripe peach. When we taste Guji coffees, we look for that taste that we describe as almost scallion-like when fresh, which ripens into that unparalleled florality on arrival. Last year, we began sourcing some amazing Ethiopian coffees from a very esteemed producer: Dagne Chomen of Welichu Wachu. Dagne is from Wollega, which is Oromo territory and lies closer to the Sudan border. Through his time with the Oromia Union, he worked extensively in Guji, which is also the Oromo territory. He has an intuitive and specific understanding of Uraga, which lies at the center of Guji; here he runs several washing stations. This lot hails from the Haro Lebetu washing stationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. in the kebele of Yabitu Koba, where the coffee sourced is harvested from elevations as high as 2300 masl. Dagne’s is a stickler for process and the coffees are perfect. This washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. offering is a classic representation of the best of the flavors of Uraga. Equally tropical and floral this offering is both an easy drinker and layered with depth – look for flavors of blueberry, lime zest, and wildflower honeyHoney processThe skin is removed but some sticky fruit mucilage is left on during drying. Lands between washed and natural: more sweetness and body than washed, cleaner than natural.. Sign up and save money with our sweet tooth espresso subscription – it comes with free shipping! The anti-blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. made for espresso adventurers, our Sweet Tooth offering changes several times throughout the year.