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Ethiopia: Bishan Wate

Roasted by Broadsheet Coffee

Bishan Wate is an ethereal and fragrant washed coffee from Guji, Ethiopia with notes of white tea, honeydew melon, and apricot.

Ethiopia: Bishan Wate — Broadsheet Coffee
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From the roaster

Bishan Wate is an ethereal and fragrant washed coffee from Guji, Ethiopia. It floats among the clouds with notes of white tea, honeydew melon, and apricot. A true example of the kind of light bodied clarity that comes from the Guji region!

— Broadsheet Coffee

Context

Sourced from the Ethiopia · Guji region, this Bishan Wate selection is offered by Broadsheet Coffee. The coffee undergoes a washed process, a technique that typically emphasizes a clean cup profile and highlights the inherent acidity and clarity of the bean. You can learn more about how this method influences the final cup in our processing methods explainer.

In the cup, this lot presents delicate notes of white tea, honeydew melon, and apricot. These nuanced flavors are often associated with the high-quality heirloom varieties found throughout the region. When evaluating these specific characteristics, it can be helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify and articulate the subtle distinctions between the stone fruit and tea-like qualities present in this roast. This offering serves as a refined example of the bright, elegant profiles that define the Guji region’s contribution to the specialty coffee landscape.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia: Bishan Wate grown?

Ethiopia: Bishan Wate, roasted by Broadsheet Coffee, is sourced from Guji, Ethiopia.

What does Ethiopia: Bishan Wate taste like?

Expect tasting notes of white tea, honeydew melon, and apricot.

How is Ethiopia: Bishan Wate processed?

Ethiopia: Bishan Wate uses the Washed process.

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