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Ethiopian Harrar Coffee

Roasted by Speeder & Earl's

This popular African coffee is full-bodied and earthy with a chocolate aftertaste.

Ethiopian Harrar Coffee — Speeder & Earl's
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From the roaster

Ethiopian Harrar Coffee is our most popular African blend, hands down. Wild coffee plants are believed to be native to Ethiopia's highlands. The Harrar region produces Ethiopian coffee that is full-bodied and earthy with a chocolate aftertaste. A coffee cup with some history behind it. Available as whole Ethiopian Harrar coffee beans or coffee grounds. 

Roast: Full City

Body: Full

Acidity: Medium

— Speeder & Earl's

Context

Ethiopian Harrar coffee, sourced by Speeder & Earl's, represents one of the most storied traditions in the coffee world. Originating from the Ethiopia · Harrar region, these beans are historically recognized for their distinct, bold profiles. While natural-processed coffees from this area often exhibit heavy fruit characteristics, this specific offering is defined by the roaster’s notes of earthy and chocolate tones.

Understanding the nuances of such a profile can be enhanced by consulting the flavor wheel, which helps identify the complex layers found in traditional East African beans. Because Harrar coffees are typically dry-processed, they often develop a rustic, full-bodied intensity that distinguishes them from the washed varieties found elsewhere in the country. This selection provides a classic example of the region's signature depth, offering a grounded, cocoa-forward experience that highlights the unique terroir of the Harrar highlands.

Buy — $12.99 from Speeder & Earl's

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopian Harrar Coffee grown?

Ethiopian Harrar Coffee, roasted by Speeder & Earl's, is sourced from Harrar, Ethiopia.

What does Ethiopian Harrar Coffee taste like?

Expect tasting notes of earthy and chocolate.

What roast level is Ethiopian Harrar Coffee?

It is roasted to a full city level.

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