How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.5
1:16
Temp
94°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Light · 1/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Gerse, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Process
Black Honey
Tasting notes
Red grapePapayaVioletVelvety
Varietals
741107411274114
Species
Arabica
Altitude
2000–2200 masl
Farm
Aricha
Producer
Ashenafi Getaneh
Importer
Primavera
Best for
Filter
About
A black honey lot from Ashenafi Getaneh's Aricha washing station, bought from Gerse smallholders and dried with its full mucilage on raised beds for 10 to 15 days. Low in funk and tea-like, with red grape acidity, dried tropical fruit, peach and cooked apple as it cools, and a lingering violet finish.

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FAQ

Where does Ashenafi Getaneh's Gerse Black Honey come from?

Ashenafi Getaneh's Gerse Black Honey comes from Gerse, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. It is a Black Honey coffee. It grows at 2000–2200 masl.

What does Ashenafi Getaneh's Gerse Black Honey taste like?

Base Coat Coffee lists red grape, papaya, violet and velvety.

How do I brew Ashenafi Getaneh's Gerse Black Honey?

Start at 1:2.5 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 94°C (201°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.