Ethiopia Hambela Goro Natural

2026 review:

I won't say this ia a fruit fruit fruit bomb like years past but still very fruit forward. I found there to be a bit more chocolates involved so much so that it just tastes like some kind of chocolate strawberry. I won't say award winning but still floral crisp. 

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A wow type of fruit bomb. Very sugary sweet and strawberry heavy. I found this to almost taste like a washed ethiopia with how clean it was from the "funky" side of fruit bombs. A stellar knockout coffee as pour over and I wouldn't even shy away from this as espresso - though it may be a tad sour.  This is one of those "winning" type of coffees that a person like me would have in the past entered into a competition and placed 69th out of 420 of course (it would have placed 3rd).

Sourced from the Hambela Goro region of Ethiopia, this offering from Royal Mile Coffee showcases the distinct character of the Guji zone. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness compared to washed counterparts. You can learn more about the nuances of these processing methods to better understand how they influence the final cup.

In the cup, this Ethiopia Hambela Goro Natural presents a profile of chocolate strawberry and floral aromatics. These descriptors align with the complex, fruit-forward characteristics frequently associated with high-quality Ethiopian naturals. To explore how these specific sensory attributes fit into the broader spectrum of coffee quality, you may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel. This lot serves as a compelling example of the regional diversity found within Ethiopia’s celebrated coffee-growing landscape.