Groundwork Coffee Co.
Organic Ethiopia

Roaster Location: Flag of United States North Hollywood, California

4.00(4)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Varietal: Heirloom
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Traits: floral citrusy

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4.00(4)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Value

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Smooth, very easy to drink light roast. I think it drinks a little bit more like a light-medium, with both chocolate and black tea character at different points in the palate. Smooth and balanced is what stands out here, and it's more like a really excellent breakfast blend than a fruity light roast some who drink Ethiopian single-origins might expect. There's a little bit of plum and red grape character, and the acidity is definitely enough to balance things off. Additionally, it's has a very pleasant natural sweetness, like a light honey touch.

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    I used the last of this coffee (about a month after buying it) to make cold brew and got a really good result. Got a bit more orange character with that extraction.

    Great that it's organic to boot.

    Cupping Method:I purchased this coffee at the Whole Foods in Laguna Beach, CA and brought it back to Boston. I am drinking it at Chemex pourover.

    Traits: chocolate honey plum black tea smooth red grape
    2 years ago · See more from Theo
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    Lori S

    25 roasts rated, avg score of 4.60

    4.00 - Average

    Good but not my favorite.
    2 years ago · See more from Lori
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    Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.00 - Average

    I give it a 4. Easy to drink.
    2 years ago · See more from Victoria
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    Scott Greenaway

    175 roasts rated, avg score of 4.27

    3.50 - Average

    3.50 - Aroma

    3.00 - Finish

    3.50 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    Prepared as a cold brew, the flavor was refreshing, light, a bit acidic and salty, balanced with a dryness that offered a hint of cherry. I would have preferred a stronger flavor, however, and did not like the slight bitterness expressed at the finish.

    Cupping Method:cold brew

    2 years ago · See more from Scott

More Details

Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia boasts diverse and complex flavors, from bright, floral, and citrusy in Yirgacheffe to wine-like and berry-toned in Sidama. The country's heirloom varieties, combined with unique processing methods, make Ethiopian coffee truly distinctive and sought-after by enthusiasts worldwide.
Organic
Organic coffee is produced without synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers. Instead, organic coffee farmers rely on natural and sustainable agricultural practices like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. To be labeled as organic, coffee must meet strict regulations and certification criteria set by governing bodies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the European Union (EU). Organic coffee not only supports environmental sustainability but may also offer health benefits, as it contains fewer chemical residues than conventionally grown coffee.

Best Rated Roasts of Groundwork Coffee Co.

Groundwork Coffee Co. is a coffee roaster from North Hollywood, CA United States. We have 4 cataloged roasts with 10 total reviews with a score of 4.27.

International Rank: #268 out of 1365
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