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Reko

Roasted by Coffea Roasterie

This fresh crop release from the Reko washing station features notes of peach lemonade, blackberry, and crisp florals.

Reko — Coffea Roasterie
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Peach LemonadeBlackberryCrisp

From the roaster

This is our eighth year buying from the Reko washing station. Every year, we look forward to the fresh crop release. In the cup, we taste peach lemonade, blackberry, and crisp florals.

Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia Processing: Washed Varietal: Kurume, Heirloom Elevation: 1850-2100 MASL Tasting Notes: Peach Lemonade, Blackberry, Crisp

Importing Partner: Trabocca

— Coffea Roasterie

Context

Sourced from the renowned Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe region, this Reko lot showcases the distinct profile of the Kurume varietal. As a washed coffee, it emphasizes a clean, vibrant acidity that highlights the inherent characteristics of the bean. Coffea Roasterie (/shop/roasters/coffea-roasterie) has roasted this selection to accentuate notes of peach lemonade, blackberry, and a crisp finish.

In the broader context of specialty coffee, washed-processed beans from this region are frequently celebrated for their bright, tea-like elegance and refined clarity. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced interplay between citrus-forward acidity and delicate fruit undertones. This specific offering provides a classic representation of the high-elevation cultivation typical of the Yirgacheffe landscape, where the combination of specific varietals and meticulous processing methods consistently yields a sophisticated and highly aromatic cup.

Buy — $24.5 from Coffea Roasterie

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Reko grown?

Reko, roasted by Coffea Roasterie, is sourced from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia.

What does Reko taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Peach Lemonade, Blackberry, and Crisp.

How is Reko processed?

Reko uses the Washed process.

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