Kuma Coffee
Ethiopia Shakiso
Roaster Location: 
Washington
Washington
3.50(2)
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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country:
Ethiopia
Bean Source Region:
Oromia
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Reviews(2)
3.50(2)
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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
3.50 - Average
3.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
3.50 - Balance
Kuma seems to be showing up a lot recently. I got 50g in a sample trade about 45 days off roast so good timing. I did this as both Chemex and v60. there's a lot here and it's a pretty interesting and complex roast. It's more fruit forward with more acidity than the other Ethiopians I've had this year. It has a bit of a Polaner's All-Fruit vibe. Also starts with a nice smooth honeyed mouthfeel. The back half falls apart a bit for me. It has a pretty strong grapefruit note. It's not one aspect but it's a touch too bitter and sour in the way that makes you want to add a spoonful of sugar to your buffet grapefruit. That's the aftertaste too.
It's ok overall and falls in the B/B- range for me.Cupping Method:Chemex and v60 runs
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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.
Bean Source Region:
Oromia
Coffee from Ethiopia's Oromia region, encompassing famed areas like Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, and Limu, is celebrated for its exceptional Arabica beans. Known for their complex flavor profiles, these coffees blend floral and fruity notes, often featuring hints of citrus, jasmine, and bergamot, coupled with bright acidity and a light to medium body. The beans' quality is greatly influenced by Oromia's high altitude (1,500 to 2,200 meters), fertile soil, and favorable climate, which collectively slow the maturation process, resulting in a uniquely balanced and nuanced cup.
Best Rated Roasts of Kuma Coffee
Kuma Coffee is a coffee roaster from WA United States. We have 9 cataloged roasts with 7 total reviews with a score of 4.25.
International Rank: #362 out of 1365
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
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4.25(2) |
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| Medium | Honduras | |
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Medium | - |
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