Ethiopia Limu Specialty Coffee Beans | Wild Heirloom Medium Roast
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Description
ETHIOPIA LIMU • WILD HEIRLOOM
Fully Washed • Eastern African Heirloom Arabica • Wild Fruit • Dark Wine • Deep Sweetness
From the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia’s Oromia region at 1,600 MASL, this exceptional lot is a curated blend of hand-selected heirloom beans sourced from six premier regional farms. High-altitude forest shade canopies and mineral-rich volcanic soils slow cherry maturation to a crawl, concentrating complex organic compounds within native Eastern African Heirloom Arabica varietals—producing exceptionally dense, naturally sugar-packed beans.
While sharing the same Ethiopian lineage as a classic Yirgacheffe, the Limu trades intense florals for a deeper, more robust structure—wild, winey, and remarkably full-bodied. A cup that reveals how deeply delicious and complex wild Ethiopian coffee can truly be.
Tasting Notes
- Flavour Profile: Vibrant Wild Fruit • Dark Wine • Rich Chocolate
- Body & Finish: Full Body • Deep Lasting Sweetness
Origin & Craft
- Region: Limu region, Oromia (Southwestern highlands of Ethiopia)
- Elevation: 1,600 MASL (Metres Above Sea Level)
- Varietal: 100% Native Eastern African Heirloom Arabica
- Process: Fully Washed (Pulped and fermented using clean mountain water)
- Sourcing: Six hand-selected premier regional farms (Shade-grown under forest canopy)
Why Ethiopia Limu?
- Robust Heirloom Character: Shares the legendary ancestral lineage of Yirgacheffe but trades delicate florals for a far deeper, complex, and winey cup structure.
- Volcanic Terroir Sweetness: Cultivated in mineral-dense volcanic soils under heavy high-altitude forest shade canopies, locking in rich, natural sugars.
- Absolute Cup Clarity: Fully washed using pristine mountain water, meticulously removing all mucilage to ensure a perfectly clean, defect-free profile.
- Uniform African Bed Drying: Hand-raked continuously on raised African drying beds under the highland sun to guarantee perfectly even moisture loss and flavour stability.
Ingredients: 100% Roasted Coffee Beans. Allergens: None.
Wild. Winey. Unmistakably Ethiopian.
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Brewing Methods | Hover to unlock the best cup
French Press
Batch Brew
Espresso
V60
Aeropress
Cold Press
Whats in your Cup?
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Cost Per Cup
Cost per Cup: 250g bag (£24.99) — approx. 16 filter cups at £1.56/cup, or 13 espresso shots at £1.92/shot.
1kg bag (£54.99) — approx. 66 filter cups at £0.83/cup, or 55 espresso shots at £1.00/shot.
The more you brew, the better the value.
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Caffeine and Heart Health
Ethiopia Limu Wild Heirloom is a naturally processed Arabica — lower in caffeine than robusta blends and smoother on the stomach than heavily roasted commercial coffee. Rich in antioxidants, its wild heirloom varietals deliver a clean, sustained energy lift without the sharp spike and crash of over-extracted alternatives.
According to the British Heart Foundation, moderate coffee consumption can be part of a healthy lifestyle. A cup that's as kind to your body as it is to your palate.
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Your Brew, Perfected.
Expert Tip: Grind fresh, every time — Ethiopia Limu's natural-process complexity is at its peak within minutes of grinding. Use a medium-coarse grind for French Press or Batch Brew, medium for Drip, and medium-fine for V60.
Brew at 93–95°C — just off the boil — to protect the delicate forest berry and honey notes from scorching. A 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio is your baseline; nudge to 1:14 for a richer, more intense cup or 1:16 for something lighter and more floral.
And always pre-wet your filter — it removes any papery taste and brings the brewer up to temperature before the first pour.
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Origin
Ethiopia • Limu Region • 1,400–2,000m Elevation.
Grown in the ancient coffee forests of Ethiopia's Limu zone — widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of Arabica coffee. Wild heirloom varietals thrive here without cultivation, shaped by volcanic soils, equatorial rainfall, and centuries of natural selection.
Naturally processed and sun-dried, this is coffee as nature intended — untamed, traceable, and exceptional.
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Storage & Freshness
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours. Our resealable pouches keep your coffee fresh after opening — but for peak flavour, grind only what you need and use within 6 weeks of opening.
Unopened, your bag stays fresh for up to 12 months. Avoid the fridge — moisture is the enemy of great coffee. For the best cup, buy little and often.
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