Ethiopia Reko

We Taste:  lemon meringue - lavender - apricot - honey

Light Roast

Named for the Reko washing station (which is named for the Reko mountain, itself — a word that means “challenge” in Afaan Oromo, a metahor for the challenge of producing the highest quality of coffee in the area), Ethiopia Reko comes from the Kochere region of Yirgacheffe and truly is a special coffee.

There’s no denying the true terroir of a coffee from Yirgacheffe: floral, soft, sweet, fruit forward. At the same time, what makes this coffee special is the work the washing station does. Out of the 850 contributing farmers, the station separates cherry out by harvest time and region, as well as pushing for 36-48 hour fermentation and meticulous sorting.

This is our eleventh year bringing Reko into our lineup, and we couldn’t be more excited. Constantly committing to this coffee year after year grew into Jared being able to visit the Reko washing station in November of 2017.

Specific steps that Reko pursues to ensure quality in the area: cherry arriving later than at other washing station, due to an emphasis that Reko placed on the ripeness of the fruit during picking, and a meticulous amount of maintenance was being performed pre-harvest on the depulper to ensure consistent processing of the coffee fruit.

Partnering with Reko is more difficult than with farms in Central America, due to how coffee sales are organized through the commodities exchange and sheer distance, but being able to commit year after year to Reko’s coffee is a source of pride at Ruby.

12 oz / 340 g.

Orders placed by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday will roast and ship the next day. Thank you!

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The Ethiopia Reko, sourced from the Kochere district of Yirgacheffe, represents the hallmark elegance associated with Ethiopia · Kochere, Yirgacheffe. Processed at the Reko washing station, this selection undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and vibrant acidity of the bean. Ruby Coffee Roasters highlights a delicate profile featuring lemon meringue, lavender, apricot, and honey.

Washed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their tea-like body and bright, citrus-forward characteristics. When evaluating such nuanced profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the subtle interplay between floral aromatics and stone fruit sweetness. By focusing on the meticulous preparation at the washing station, this coffee offers a clean, refined expression of its terroir, showcasing the sophisticated balance that has made Yirgacheffe one of the most respected origins in the specialty coffee industry.