Ethiopia
Ethiopian Limu
Limu, Jimma Zone · 1400–2000 masl · Washed
A rounder, sweeter counterpoint to Yirgacheffe — washed Limu pairs soft jasmine and peach with a smooth, honeyed body.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Limu | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Details
- Varieties
- Heirloom
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Light
- Harvest
- Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Tasting notes
JasminePeachHoneyLemonBlack Tea
Brewing recommendations
Pour-Over V60affinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights jasmine and peach; clean and articulate.
Chemexaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; jasmine and peach shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; jasmine and peach with rounded sweetness.
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; jasmine and peach without the bite.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 86°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; jasmine and peach with soft acidity.
Espressoaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated jasmine and peach; syrupy shot.
French Pressaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; jasmine and peach with textured mouthfeel.
Moka Potaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; jasmine and peach in a concentrated cup.