Red Rooster Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Shantawene Washed
| Roaster Location: | Floyd, Virginia |
| Coffee Origin: | Sidamo growing region, south-central Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Light |
| Agtron: | 64/82 |
| Est. Price: | $22.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | October 2023 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Complex, lyrically sweet. Nectarine, bergamot, cocoa nib, nougat, wisteria in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with malic (apple-like) acidity; delicate, silky, very viscous mouthfeel. The harmonious finish carries through on the promise of the cup.
Notes
This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 7 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2023. Certified USDA Organic. Produced by 1,000 smallholding farmers organized around the Testi Ayla washing station, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried). Established in 2010, Red Rooster is an organic-certified micro-roaster focusing on socially conscious, high-quality coffee. Visit redroostercoffee.com or call 540-745-7338 for more information.
Bottom Line
The epitome of a classic washed Ethiopia cup: juicy, bright, balanced, deep, centered around pretty stone fruit notes and bittersweet citrus with a cocoa nib backbone.
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