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Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This harmonious and sweet coffee from the Biftu Gudina Cooperative offers expressive complexity with notes of apricot, simple syrup, and tea.

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Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina — Verve Coffee Roasters
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Ripe Apricotsweet simple syrupblack tea

From the roaster

Harmonious, sweet, and expressive complexity awaits you in this lovely coffee from the Biftu Gudina Cooperative. Ripe Apricot greets your palate, followed by sweet simple syrup. Lingering black tea provides a perfect contract, making this coffee perfect for newbies and connoisseurs alike.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

The Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina, sourced by Verve Coffee Roasters, represents the meticulous output of the Biftu Gudina Cooperative. Coffees from Ethiopia are frequently celebrated for their complex, nuanced profiles, often characterized by bright acidity and delicate aromatics. In this specific lot, the roaster highlights a profile defined by ripe apricot, sweet simple syrup, and black tea.

When evaluating such distinct flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the subtle transitions between stone fruit sweetness and the tea-like finish common in high-quality East African selections. While general expectations for the region often lean toward floral or citrus-forward notes, this particular offering emphasizes a balanced, syrupy body. By focusing on the cooperative’s processing standards, this coffee serves as a clear example of the refined character that defines the region’s contemporary output.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina grown?

Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Ripe Apricot, sweet simple syrup, and black tea.

What roast level is Archive: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina?

It is roasted to a light level.

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