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elephant & castle, ethiopia coffee from hej roastery and coffee house

ethiopia coffee

Elephant & Castle

by hej roastery and coffee house · london, uk

this is elephant & castle, a washed ethiopia from hej roastery and coffee house.

£10.5buy from hej roastery and coffee house

the bean

origin
ethiopia
region
limu
process
washed
roast
medium
status
in stock
elephant & castle is a washed ethiopian coffee from the limu region, roasted to a medium level by hej roastery and coffee house. limu is known for producing clean, structured coffees, and the washed process reinforces that clarity by removing the fruit skin before drying, which tends to highlight floral and tea-like qualities over heavy body. at medium roast the bean retains origin character without tipping into dark, bitter territory. brew it as a filter or pour-over to let the cleaner, lighter qualities come through, keeping water around 92-94°c and a moderate grind.

common questions

What does Elephant & Castle taste like?

as a washed ethiopian from limu, expect a clean cup with bright acidity and delicate floral or tea-like qualities that the washed process tends to bring forward. the medium roast keeps the profile light and expressive rather than rich or chocolatey.

How is Elephant & Castle grown and processed?

the coffee is grown in the limu region of ethiopia and processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed from the bean before drying, which produces a cleaner, more transparent cup.

How should I brew Elephant & Castle?

a filter or pour-over method suits this coffee well, as the washed process and medium roast reward brewing styles that highlight clarity and delicacy rather than masking them with pressure or milk.

about hej roastery and coffee house

hej roastery takes roasting seriously, and that focus is obvious before you even order. the address is rodney road, se17, a corner of south london that doesn't get the foot traffic of bermondsey or brixton but holds its own. what you get here is coffee sourced and roasted on the premises, which means the gap between roast and cup is short, and that matters more than most cafes will admit. if you're the kind of person who wants to know where your coffee comes from and how it was treated before it reached you, this is somewhere worth the detour. the roastery side of the operation is the point, not a backstory. start with whatever's on filter.

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