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Ethiopia Kayon Mountain
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In 2012, the Hailemariam family built their own processing on-site, choosing to handle drying and washing themselves instead of trucking cherry to a central station. Less time between picking and the drying bed, tighter control, and a shorter distance between how the farm is run and what ends up in your cup. At 1,900 to 2,200 meters the seasons run long and cool. Complexity builds slowly up there. Worth the wait.
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What high acidity means
Ethiopia Kayon Mountain is a high-acidity coffee from Jimma, Ethiopia. Acidity means a bright, lively taste, not a sour cup. The blackberry note is part of that brightness.
- Brew it as a pour-over or Chemex if you want that brightness clear and easy to taste.
- If it tastes sharp, grind a little coarser or use water around 195°F.
- Cold brew is the softer path. A long cold steep keeps the fruit and takes the snap out.
- French pressSteeped, then pressed through a metal screen. The oils stay in the cup, so this coffee drinks heavier and rounder.
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How to French press Ethiopia Kayon Mountain. It is a high-acidity coffee from Jimma, Ethiopia.
High acidity can taste sharp when it’s brewed hot. This method softens that snap and keeps the fruit.
You’ll need
- French press
- Coarse grind
- Kettle
- Scale
- Heat water to about 200°F.
- Use 1g of coffee for every 15g of water. A good start is 30g coffee and 450g water.
- Pour, stir, and steep for 4 minutes.
- Press slowly and pour. Don’t let the coffee sit on the grounds.
- DripA paper filter and a steady pour. This coffee is meant to taste smooth and even, without the weight of a press.
Flavor profile
Ethiopia Kayon Mountain breaks down as fruity, citrus and floral.
Fruity×1
blackberry
Ripe fruit. Berries and stone fruit taste juicy and sweet, not sharp.
Citrus×1
tangerine
A bright, zesty edge. Lemon, orange, or grapefruit show up as sparkle, not sour coffee.
Floral×1
jasmine
Light perfume. Jasmine, rose, or blossom sits high in the aroma and is easiest to taste in a clean cup.
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