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Limu Kossa

Roasted by Five Senses

This small lot from the Jimma Zone features tropical fruit flavours of guava, toasted lime, and candy sweetness.

Limu Kossa — Five Senses
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From the roaster

Guava & toasty lime, candy sweetness with a delicate aftertaste.


This small lot has been produced by Yidnakachew Dabesa, a small farm located in the Jimma Zone of the Oromia Region. Well known for its excellent coffee growing conditions, the Oromia Region produces some of the world’s most dynamic and complex flavour signatures. True to type, you can expect tropical fruit flavours of guava, toasted lime and candy sweetness with a delicate aftertaste.


Suggested Recipe

Temp: 94.5°C
Basket: 20g VST

In: 21.5g
Out: 44g
Time: 28sec
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— Five Senses

Context

Sourced from the Jimma Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, this Limu Kossa lot is produced by Yidnakachew Dabesa. As a selection from Five Senses, the coffee presents a distinct profile characterized by notes of guava, toasted lime, and candy sweetness. While Ethiopian coffees are often celebrated for their diverse heirloom varieties and complex processing methods, the specific nuances of any cup can be better understood by referencing a flavor wheel to identify individual aromatic compounds.

In general, coffees from the Jimma Zone are known for their contribution to the broader Ethiopian specialty landscape, often showcasing a balance between bright acidity and deep, fruit-forward profiles. By focusing on the work of individual producers like Yidnakachew Dabesa, roasters are able to highlight the unique terroir of the Oromia Region, offering a refined experience that reflects the careful cultivation practices inherent to this historic coffee-growing origin.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Limu Kossa grown?

Limu Kossa, roasted by Five Senses, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Limu Kossa taste like?

Expect tasting notes of guava, toasted lime, and candy sweetness.

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