Cafe Excellence
Ethiopia Deep Blue Harrar
| Roaster Location: | Audobon, Pennsylvania |
| Coffee Origin: | Harrar growing region, Ethiopia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 43/53 |
| Est. Price: | $10.50/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2012 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Intense, complex aroma: wine-toned fruit, caramel, fresh-cut cedar, a hint of roses. Muted acidity; full, buttery mouthfeel. In the cup the caramel turns crisp and cocoa-like and the wine-toned fruit deepens and develops a savory edge. The cocoa note in particular carries into a rich finish.
Notes
Harrar is one of the world's oldest and most traditional coffees. As it has been for centuries, it is simply picked and spread in the sun to dry inside the fruit. This way of processing is commonly referred to as the “natural” or “dry” process. Café Excellence is a roaster/retailer located in Audubon, Pennsylvania owned by the Valerio family, whose history in coffee stretches back to 1958. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Rich, roundly fruit-toned cup should particularly please those who enjoy fine traditional dessert wines.
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