Ancora Coffee Roasters
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
| Roaster Location: | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Coffee Origin: | Yirgacheffe growing region, Sidamo Province, south-central Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 38/47 |
| Review Date: | July 2005 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 6 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
A coffee that displays the more pungent side of the Yirgacheffe profile. Distinct ginger-snap notes in the aroma with suggestions of rosemary and pine. Sweeter in the cup, dominated by lemon and ginger-snap. The pine and Mediterranean herb notes resurface in the long finish.
Notes
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is one of the world's most distinctive coffees. Ancora Coffee is a wholesale and retail roaster and local cafe chain that emphasizes its commitment to "small-batch artisan roasting." Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy bouillabaisse and retsina.
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This review originally appeared in the July, 2005 tasting report: Watch It, Seattle: Chicago-Area Coffees
