This year in Ethiopia, it is difficult to get coffees that make us take notice. We are taking notice of the wonderfulness that has come from the small Koke Cooperative in the sub-region of Yirgacheffe called Gedeo, which is in southern Ethiopia. The Koke cooperative has 490 members, and producers have an average farm size of 2 1/2 acres at 6500-7500 feet above sea level.
We are happy to admit the joy that we exude at the various levels of tasting we have partook. Expect some jammy blackberry with consistent apricot and bergamot and super floral jasmine in the nose. There is a light cacao powder and stone fruit in the cooling that makes us truly savor the glory of the cup. We have taken notice.
A little secret….we like to blend a little of the Papua New Guinea to round out the chocolate notes and to fill out the body that is uncharacteristic of Ethiopian coffees…but sure is stupendous when you drink it.
It also happens to be the coffee we are selling at stupid prices right now (the Papua New Guinea) at &8.50 per bag!!!
You’d be crazy to miss this level of “wonderful”.
See you soon!!
