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Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This natural lot from Ethiopia's Sidama region pairs concentrated sweetness with ripe fruit and a soft, creamy finish.

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Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso — Verve Coffee Roasters
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Produced by Bekele Belaycho in Ethiopia’s Sidama region, this natural lot is dried slowly on raised beds, allowing fruit sugars to develop while preserving structure and definition. The result is a coffee that pairs concentrated sweetness with ripe fruit and a soft, creamy finish.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

Sourced from the Sidama region of Ethiopia, this Archive selection highlights the work of producer Bekele Belaycho. As a natural-processed coffee, this lot undergoes a specific drying method where the cherry remains intact around the bean, a technique often associated with a more pronounced, syrupy body and intense sweetness. While natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit heavy fruit profiles, the specific character of this espresso is defined by its concentrated sweetness and ripe fruit notes.

Offered by Verve Coffee Roasters, this coffee serves as a compelling example of the distinct profiles emerging from Ethiopia’s diverse landscape. For those looking to better articulate the nuances found in their cup, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool in identifying the specific fruit characteristics present in this roast. This entry represents a focused look at how traditional processing methods can elevate the inherent qualities of regional Ethiopian heirloom varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso grown?

Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso taste like?

Expect tasting notes of concentrated sweetness and ripe fruit.

How is Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso processed?

Archive: Ethiopia Bekele Belaycho Espresso uses the Natural process.

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