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From $20.00/12oz

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

**Region:** [Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia 🇪🇹](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/a1baa608-a3cf-46d2-9abb-22919a2d2643)

**Variety:** [Ethiopian heirloom](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/ethiopian-heirloom)

**Altitude:** 1400-2300 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter

## What the Brand Says

> $20.00 One of our most requested selections. A balanced light roast that highlights earthy black tea and bergamot notes, lifted by gentle citrus and hints of stone fruit for a smooth, layered cup. You may also like

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# Ethiopian Yirgacheffe: Washed Apex

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12oz

$20.00

($26.67/lbs)

3lb

$76.00

($25.33/lbs)

5lb

$120.00

($24.00/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 35/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 78/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 60/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 30/100 — 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

Bergamot

Black tea

Citrus

Stone fruits

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