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ethiopia limu grade 2, ethiopia coffee from dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie

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Ethiopia Limu Grade 2

by dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie · auckland, new zealand

you'll taste lemon before red apple. this is ethiopia limu grade 2, a washed ethiopia from dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie.

lemonred applestone fruitpeachjasminefloralcaramelcocoa

the bean

origin
ethiopia
region
yirgacheffe
process
washed
status
in stock
ethiopia limu grade 2 is a washed coffee from the yirgacheffe region of ethiopia, roasted by dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie. the washed process highlights clean, bright flavors, delivering lemon and red apple acidity alongside stone fruit and peach sweetness, with jasmine and floral aromatics and a finish of caramel and cocoa. because it carries that characteristic yirgacheffe clarity, it responds well to brew methods that let acidity and floral notes come through, such as pour over or filter, using water around 90-93°c to avoid flattening the lighter fruit tones.

common questions

What does Ethiopia Limu Grade 2 taste like?

expect bright lemon and red apple acidity, stone fruit and peach sweetness, jasmine and floral aromatics, and a background of caramel and cocoa. the washed process keeps the cup clean and well-defined across all of those flavors.

How is Ethiopia Limu Grade 2 grown and processed?

this coffee comes from the yirgacheffe region of ethiopia and is processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which emphasizes clarity and brightness in the cup.

How should I brew Ethiopia Limu Grade 2?

filter or pour over brewing suits this coffee well, as both methods preserve the delicate floral and citrus notes that a washed yirgacheffe typically carries. keep water temperature moderate, around 90-93°c, to avoid over-extracting and dulling the acidity.

about dear deer coffee roasting bar ellerslie

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