{"title":"Ethiopia Limu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Highlands of Oromia — Where Coffee Was Born\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthiopia is the birthplace of coffee. And within this ancient land, the southwestern highlands of the \u003cstrong\u003eOromia region\u003c\/strong\u003e hold something truly special — the Limu growing zone, perched between 1,400m and 2,000m above sea level, where cool air, rich soil, and generations of knowledge converge into a cup unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Journey from Highland to Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins in the mist. The Limu highlands wake slowly each morning, the forest canopy filtering the light as it falls across rows of coffee trees heavy with ripe cherries. Farmers — many working the same land their grandparents did — move through the rows with practiced hands, selecting only what is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvested cherries travel to washing stations, where the washed (wet) process strips away the fruit and reveals the bean beneath — clean, precise, and full of clarity. The beans are then laid on raised drying beds, turned by hand, dried slowly under the Ethiopian sun. What emerges is a coffee of extraordinary transparency — every note distinct, every sip a clear window into the land that grew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthiopia Limu sits perfectly between the high-floral intensity of a Yirgacheffe and the heavy, fruity body of a Sidamo — a wine-like elegance that is both sophisticated and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely floral — jasmine, bergamot, and honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet \u0026amp; complex — citrus (lime, orange), mixed berries, dark chocolate, and a spicy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and silky — a smooth, tea-like mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and crisp — sparkling, wine-like, refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and lingering — floral, sweet, and gently spiced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, the washed Limu lots are particularly celebrated for their \u003cstrong\u003eeffervescent brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e and extreme clarity of flavour — a record harvest year delivering some of the most vibrant profiles the region has ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo honour the clarity of a Limu, brew with precision. A \u003cstrong\u003epour-over\u003c\/strong\u003e — V60 or Chemex — allows the floral aromatics and sparkling acidity to fully express themselves. Use water at \u003cstrong\u003e90–92°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, a medium grind, and a slow, steady pour. The result is a cup that is light enough for a morning ritual, yet complex enough to savour slowly — a specialty espresso that rewards every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEthiopia in 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthiopia is experiencing a record harvest in 2026, with the Limu region in an “on-cycle” year — higher yields and exceptionally vibrant flavour profiles. For lovers of bright, aromatic, and sophisticated coffee, there has never been a better time to explore Limu.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ethiopia-limu-wild-heirloom","title":"Ethiopia Limu | Wild Heirloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Birthplace of Coffee Complexity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ethiopia Limu comes directly from the southwestern highlands of the Oromia region, grown at an optimal altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level (MASL). This exceptional lot is a curated blend of hand-selected heirloom coffee beans sourced from just six premier regional farms. The unique high-altitude forest shade canopy and mineral-rich volcanic soils slow cherry maturation, concentrating complex organic compounds within the native Eastern African Heirloom Arabica varietals. This produces exceptionally dense, physically uniform beans packed with natural sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Washed Processing \u0026amp; Clarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot honours Ethiopia’s historic wet-processing heritage. Freshly picked cherries are brought to regional micro-mills, pulped using clean mountain water, and fermented to completely strip away the fruit mucilage. The clean parchment coffee is then transferred onto raised African drying beds, where it is hand-raked constantly to ensure uniform drying under the highland sun. This intensive processing method locks in absolute cup clarity, allowing the distinct terroir characteristics to shine cleanly with zero muddy or ferment defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavour Profile \u0026amp; Brewing Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot reveals how deeply delicious and complex wild Ethiopian coffee can be. While sharing similarities with classic Yirgacheffe profiles, it trades intense floral notes for a deeper, more robust structure. The resulting cup is wild, winey, and remarkably full-bodied, delivering distinct tasting notes of \u003cstrong\u003evibrant fruitiness, rich wine-like undertones, and a deep, lasting sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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