Tandem Coffee Roasters
Ethiopia Buku Hambela

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Portland, Maine

4.50(2)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Bean Source Region: Guji
Process: Natural

Reviews(2)

4.50(2)

2 ratings
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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1325 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Today this clean, easy-to-drink natural Ethiopian coffee that left a greatimpression. Its fruitiness was more pronounced than the funk typically associated with natural processes, almost giving it the clarity of a washed coffee. The flavor profile included delightful notes of strawberry, white grape, lavender, and bergamot. The acidity added a touch of brightness, making it a well-rounded cup. The florality was on the subtle side.

    While this coffee was close to a perfect score for me, it was narrowly edged out by another Ethiopian roast I tried the same day from Intelligentsia. The latter had an even greater clarity and brightness that I found particularly appealing. Nonetheless, this natural Ethiopian was an exceptional brew, showcasing the beautiful complexities of its origin.

    Cupping Method:Pourover at Clover Food Labs in Harvard Square, Tasting notes attached.

    4 months ago · See more from Theo
  • Victoria S-C

    518 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    Ted said I liked this coffee during Dragon Boat racing.
    3 months ago · See more from Victoria

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: Guji
Guji is a renowned coffee-growing region in southern Ethiopia, known for producing exceptional coffees with distinctive flavor profiles. Coffee from Guji is characterized by its vibrant acidity, floral aroma, and complex fruity notes. It often exhibits flavors of ripe berries, citrus, and stone fruits, with a medium body and a lingering sweetness.

Best Rated Roasts of Tandem Coffee Roasters

Tandem Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from Portland, ME United States. We have 15 cataloged roasts with 17 total reviews with a score of 4.46.

International Rank: #30 out of 994
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
Name Roast Level Bean Source

5.00(3)

Light Ethiopia

5.00(1)

Light Ethiopia

5.00(1)

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- International Blend
Light Ethiopia
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