Ethiopian Gogogu

Flavor Notes: Star Jasmine flower, passion fruit, lemonade, and hints of clove
Roast Level: Light
Acidity: High
Contents: Roasted Coffee
Preferred Brew Method: Pour Over or Espresso

Shipping Details:

Roasted to order for peak freshness. Orders placed by end of day Thursday will be included in the weekend’s roast schedule and available for that weekend's local market (if scheduled). For customers unable to meet us for local pickup, all roasted coffee generally ships Monday and Tuesday.

Process: Washed
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Farm: Various small farms from Wate Gogogu Village
Variety: Heirloom Types
Elevation: 2300 meters above sea level

Roaster's Notes: With how popular our last washed Ethiopian coffee was, I wanted to make sure we had another on the menu. If you missed out on the Ethiopian Taaroo, don't worry, this new one is not going to disappoint. This Ethiopian comes in at 92.5 pts and is sure to satisfy those seeking a floral, sweet, and bright cup. It also has a surprising amount of body for a washed coffee.

I roasted my samples to a few different levels and found if it was too light (under 10% moisture loss), it was a little sour. I've landed on 11-11.5% moisture loss and a final temp of about 210C for my final roast level. This allows me to preserve the fruity and floral notes while still leaving it very approachable. This coffee reminds me of a passion tea lemonade and is best drank after allowing to cool. It would also make for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up drink with a drizzle of honey poured over ice.

Brewer's Notes: This coffee deserves the proper attention to grind size, brew temperature, and brew method to get the most out of it, which is why I recommend pour over. I've found good results with 202F (94.5C) water, a grind setting of 14 on my Timemore E01 grinder, and a ceramic V60 with unbleached Hario 02 filters, though ultimately your results may vary. Your grind size should be somewhere between table salt and coarse kosher salt. There’s a natural tartness to this coffee but If it's too sour, your grind may be too coarse. If it's bitter, you're too fine. 

As an espresso shot, I was blown away at how the floral and fruity complexity carries through. It also handles milk well, with a latte reminding me more of jasmine milk tea. It's a light roast bean so you'll likely have to grind finer than you typically would with a medium or dark roast. On my DF64 Gen 2 Grinder, I found good results with setting 9.

I hope you enjoy!