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From $21.00/12oz

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

**Region:** [Guji, Ethiopia 🇪🇹](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/b7314108-221d-4071-9f09-8c9505094c71)

**Altitude:** 1700-2100 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter

## What the Brand Says

> $21.00 Bright and delicate, this washed Guji is a contrast to its natural counterpart. Think Meyer lemon sweetness, melon, and buttery toffee, layered over a light, tea-like body. It recalls the clarity of a Yirgacheffe crossed with the herbal depth of DR Congo Muungano. It's vibrant yet nuanced, and perfect for pour-over drinkers who love elegant, citrus-forward coffees. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and every sip proves why it’s legendary. Centuries of tradition and unmatched skill create flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Expect bright citrus, lush fruit, sweet florals, and tea-like elegance. This is the second year that Higher Grounds has purchased these lots, and we're impressed with the consistent quality of the flavor profile. We've purchased Ethiopian coffees for years, primarily as important components in two of our favorite blends, but the Guji Ethiopian lots once again demand to be enjoyed on their own. Additional Descriptors: Toffee, pistachio, Earl Grey tea, savory, citrus zest You may also like

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# Ethiopian Banko Michicha: Washed Apex

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12oz

$21.00

($28.00/lbs)

3lb

$80.00

($26.67/lbs)

5lb

$126.00

($25.20/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 32/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 79/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 71/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 25/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

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

**Roast level:** Light — 2/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Earl Grey

Honeydew

Toffee

Citrus zest

Meyer lemon

Pistachio

Savory

Brown butter

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