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Reko - Wholesale

Roasted by Coffea Roasterie

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

Reko - Wholesale — 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 from Coffea Roasterie highlights the distinct profile of the Kurume varietal. Grown at elevations between 1850 and 2100 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to emphasize a clean, vibrant acidity and refined clarity in the cup.

Washed coffees from this region are often celebrated for their bright, citrus-forward profiles and delicate aromatics. In this specific offering, those characteristics manifest as notes of peach lemonade, blackberry, and a crisp finish. For those looking to better understand the nuances of these descriptors, consulting a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the complex interplay between the fruit-forward acidity and the clean structure provided by the traditional processing method. This selection serves as a quintessential example of the high-quality output associated with Yirgacheffe’s unique terroir and meticulous post-harvest handling.

Buy — $32.75 from Coffea Roasterie

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Reko - Wholesale grown?

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

What does Reko - Wholesale taste like?

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

How is Reko - Wholesale processed?

Reko - Wholesale uses the Washed process.

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