Ethiopia Gerse Coffee

CUPPING NOTES FROM OUR HEAD ROASTER

This Ethiopia Gerse impresses right from the first sip. It opens with a rich, date-like sweetness, complemented by delicate floral jasmine notes that add complexity. The clementine acidity is bright and juicy, giving the cup a clean, uplifting character.

As it cools, the jasmine becomes more pronounced, leaving a lasting impression of balance and depth that captures the essence of Yirgacheffe’s natural coffees. 

ORIGIN

Farm: Gerse Region: Yirgacheffe Process: Natural Variety: Various Landrace Elevation: 2300 MASL

Sourced from the renowned Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe region, the Ethiopia Gerse coffee represents a classic expression of the area’s diverse landrace varietals. Produced by Gerse and roasted by Press Coffee Roasters, this lot is processed using the natural method. While natural-processed coffees often exhibit heavier fruit profiles and increased sweetness due to the cherry drying around the bean, this specific selection balances those characteristics with delicate notes of date, jasmine, and clementine.

Cultivated at 2300 masl, the coffee benefits from the high-elevation conditions typical of the Yirgacheffe landscape. When evaluating the complexity of these aromatics, drinkers may find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the floral jasmine top notes and the deeper, dried-fruit sweetness of the date. This offering provides a distinct look at how traditional processing techniques can highlight the unique terroir of Ethiopia’s most celebrated coffee-growing region.