ethiopia coffee
KONGA
by the barn ku'damm · berlin, germany
expect stone fruit. this is konga, an ethiopia from the barn ku'damm.
stone fruit
the bean
- origin
- ethiopia
- region
- yirgacheffe
- status
- in stock
konga is a filter roast from the barn ku'damm, sourced from the yirgacheffe region of ethiopia, one of the most storied coffee-growing areas in the world. yirgacheffe coffees are known for their clarity and fruit character, and konga delivers on that with stone fruit flavors, think peach or nectarine, that come through cleanly in the cup. brew it as a pour-over or filter to keep those fruit notes distinct and well-defined. grind medium-fine, use water around 93c, and give it a slow, controlled pour to let the coffee express itself without muddiness.
common questions
What does KONGA taste like?
konga tastes of stone fruit, the kind of ripe, clean sweetness associated with peach or nectarine, characteristic of well-grown yirgacheffe coffees.
How is KONGA grown and processed?
konga comes from the yirgacheffe region of ethiopia, a high-altitude area historically associated with distinctive, fruit-forward arabica coffee, though no specific processing method has been stated for this lot.
How should I brew KONGA?
konga is roasted as a filter coffee, so pour-over or batch brew will suit it best, keeping the stone fruit notes clear and balanced without over-extraction.
about the barn ku'damm
the barn on ku'damm sits in one of berlin's most commercially saturated stretches, which makes what they're doing here genuinely interesting. kurfürstendamm 21 is surrounded by the kind of retail density that usually crowds out anything requiring patience or attention, but this place operates on its own terms. the barn has been roasting its own beans since before berlin specialty coffee became a thing people wrote about, and that history shows in how the coffee lands. not flashy. just precise. if you're passing through the western city center and assume the good stuff only lives in mitte or prenzlauer berg, this is the stop that corrects that. a flat white here on a weekday morning, before the boulevard fills up, is a solid reason to get off the u-bahn one stop early.
all coffee from the barn ku'dammberlin, germany
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