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Archive: Ethiopia Worka

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This naturally processed Ethiopian coffee features bright floral aromatics with juicy notes of blackberry and yellow peach.

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HibiscusBlackberryYellow Peach

From the roaster

Back for another season, Worka continues to be a standout on our menu. This naturally processed Ethiopian coffee blooms with bright floral aromatics reminiscent of Hibiscus. Juicy notes of Blackberry and Yellow Peach bring a lush sweetness to the cup. Balanced, expressive, and full of character, Worka is a beautiful showcase of heirloom varieties at their best.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

The Archive: Ethiopia Worka, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, offers a compelling look at the distinct profile of Ethiopia coffee. This selection utilizes the Heirloom varietal, a term often used to describe the diverse, indigenous coffee plants found throughout the region. By employing a natural process, the coffee is dried with the fruit intact, a technique that frequently imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness compared to washed counterparts.

In the cup, this lot presents a vibrant array of flavors, including hibiscus, blackberry, and yellow peach. These specific notes can be mapped against the flavor wheel to better understand how the natural processing method interacts with the inherent characteristics of the heirloom plants. As you explore this coffee, consider how the combination of regional terroir and traditional drying methods creates the complex, fruit-forward profile that defines this particular offering from the Worka region.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Ethiopia Worka grown?

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

What does Archive: Ethiopia Worka taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Hibiscus, Blackberry, and Yellow Peach.

How is Archive: Ethiopia Worka processed?

Archive: Ethiopia Worka uses the Natural process.

What roast level is Archive: Ethiopia Worka?

It is roasted to a light level.

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