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Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process

Roasted by Royal Mile Coffee

This fruit forward coffee offers a candy like profile with notes of pineapple, plum, strawberry, and orange.

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Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process — Royal Mile Coffee
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PineapplePlumStrawberryOrange

From the roaster

I found this coffee to be quite nice in that it's very fruit forward but not funky fruit forward. A more candy like profile is present. Across the spectrum were our taste notes. Pineapple, Plum, Strawberry, Orange. Pick what you get and have an adventure with it. 

10oz.

— Royal Mile Coffee

Context

The Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process, roasted by Royal Mile Coffee, offers a distinct look at the profile of the Chelchele region. Produced by Shitaye Bebe, this lot utilizes a natural processing method, a technique often associated with intensified sweetness and complex fruit-forward characteristics. While natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit heavier body and pronounced berry or stone fruit notes, this specific selection highlights a vibrant spectrum ranging from tropical pineapple and citrusy orange to the deeper sweetness of plum and strawberry. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, enthusiasts can consult the flavor wheel. By focusing on the meticulous work of individual producers like Shitaye Bebe, this coffee serves as a compelling example of the diverse flavor potential found within the high-quality harvests of the Chelchele area, showcasing the unique intersection of regional terroir and traditional drying practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process grown?

Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process, roasted by Royal Mile Coffee, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Pineapple, Plum, Strawberry, and Orange.

How is Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process processed?

Ethiopia Chelchele Shitaye Bebe Dry Process uses the Natural process.

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