John Small
Ethiopia Keramo Natural

Roaster Location: Flag of South Korea Seoul

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Bean Source Region: Sidama
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Natural

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    5.00 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    5.00 - Acidity

    5.00 - Balance

    The natural Keramos are popping this year (this is my 4th, I think). This one from John Small, a Korean microroaster is really well done. It has a very appealing aroma with a touch of peach lemonade, and that's a good preview. For an Ethiopian natural, this has a rich mouthfeel and a lot of natural sweetness while being true to expectations. There's a nice balance here of peach, a little lemon, and jasmine tea. The finish is is clean and simple.

    Cupping Method:199F v60, 18:1 (a little hotter than usual.

    I got this as a 20g sampler from Airworks and am drinking it about six weeks from roast date. It's had a long journey but still drinking outstanding!

    Traits: peach jasmine lemonade
    1 year ago ยท See more from Theo

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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.
Bean Source Region: Sidama
The Sidama coffee region, also known as Sidamo, is located in southern Ethiopia and is renowned for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans. Named after the Sidama people who inhabit the area, the region is characterized by its fertile highlands, with coffee grown at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 meters above sea level. The high altitude, combined with the favorable climate and rich volcanic soil, results in a distinctive flavor profile for Sidama coffee, often featuring bright acidity and complex, fruity notes.

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