ethiopia + kenya coffee
Big Bloom | Ltd. Edition
by kribi coffee - forest park · chicago, usa
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is big bloom | ltd. edition, a natural ethiopia + kenya from kribi coffee - forest park.
lemongrapefruitcitrus zestjasminefloral
the bean
- origin
- ethiopia + kenya
- process
- natural
- roast
- light
- status
- in stock
big bloom is a limited edition light roast from kribi coffee in forest park, blending beans from ethiopia and kenya. both origins are processed naturally, meaning the fruit dries around the seed, which draws out pronounced sweetness and fruit character. in the cup expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest alongside jasmine and broader floral tones. because it's a light roast, keeping water temperature on the lower end, around 90 to 93 celsius, and using a filter brew method like pour over or aeropress will let the citrus brightness and floral delicacy come through without turning sharp or thin.
common questions
What does Big Bloom | Ltd. Edition taste like?
it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, then opens into jasmine and general floral tones. the natural process adds underlying sweetness that keeps the citrus from feeling sharp.
How is Big Bloom | Ltd. Edition grown and processed?
the coffee is sourced from ethiopia and kenya and processed naturally, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried intact before milling. this method concentrates fruit sugars in the bean.
How should I brew Big Bloom | Ltd. Edition?
as a light roast it responds well to filter methods like pour over or aeropress, which highlight its citrus and floral character. keep water temperature moderate, around 90 to 93 celsius, to avoid over-extracting the delicate floral notes.
about kribi coffee - forest park
kribi coffee roasts beans that actually taste like where they came from. this isn't some white-label operation slapping their name on generic beans. you can tell the difference when someone cares about sourcing and knows how to develop flavors without burning everything to charcoal. the madison street location keeps things straightforward: good coffee, consistent execution, none of the theater that passes for specialty these days. forest park doesn't get much attention in chicago's coffee conversations, but that works in kribi's favor. fewer crowds, more focus on what matters. their medium roasts hit that sweet spot where origin character comes through without getting overshadowed by roast notes. the kind of place where you can actually taste terroir in your tuesday morning cortado.
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