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From $21.00/12oz

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Aricha, Ethiopia 🇪🇹](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/b00c8929-139a-4c64-a97c-5c0e8c41c029)

**Altitude:** 1900-2200 masl

## What the Brand Says

> One Time Purchase -- a singular purchase that is not tied to a subscription (shipping rates apply) Subscribe It Your Way -- our newest subscription model that allows you the most customization (shipping is free) ROAST | MEDIUM DARK ORIGIN | ETHIOPIA NOTES | CITRUS, HONEY, CHOCOLATE The Original is a tip of the hat to the origins of coffee, tracing back to Ethiopia. It is our expression of appreciation for cafe arabica. This Year-Round is a lighter roast than all the others, which compliments the delicacy of the coffee. In the cup: In "The Original" category you will see flavors such as delicate florals, citrus, balanced - light acidity, and a tea like body. Process | Washed Components | Ethiopia (ArichaWashed) Elevation | 1900- 2200 Masl

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# The Original

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12oz

$21.00

($28.00/lbs)

2lb

$50.00

($25.00/lbs)

5lb

$112.00

($22.40/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 31/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 10/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 66/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 51/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Chocolate

Citrus

Floral

Honey

Tea-like

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