Ethiopia - West Arsi Nensebo

Ethiopia West Arsi Nensebo | Apricot & Grape 

Floral clarity in a cup. A classic Washed Ethiopian coffee from West Arsi, delivering a delicate, tea-like body with vibrant notes of apricot, white grape, and jasmine

The Origin Story

Journey to the West Arsi zone, specifically the Nensebo woreda, a region renowned for producing some of Ethiopia's most delicate and complex coffees. This lot features Ethiopian Coffee Beans from traditional landrace varieties, including the sought-after Wolisho variety. The meticulous Washed process strips the fruit from the bean immediately after picking, preserving the clarity of the land's original flavors and highlighting the bright, vibrant acidity characteristic of this high-altitude region.

Bean Identity

Roast Philosophy

This coffee is handled with an ultra-light Filter Roast to honor its clarity and natural character. Our philosophy ensures that the roast development is halted precisely to preserve the delicate Apricot & Grape notes and the intrinsic floral aroma of these Ethiopian Coffee Beans, delivering a transparent and complex cup that shines in pour-over methods.

Sensory Profile Deep Dive

This is the quintessential Filter coffee, famous for its transparency, high acidity, and floral complexity.

• Aroma: A delicate, intensely floral aroma of Jasmine and sweet Apricot upon grinding.
• Body: A light, tea-like body that feels silky and clean on the palate. The texture is transparent and refreshing.
• Acidity: High, sparkling, and Fruity Acidity, resembling white grapes or lemonade. This bright character is defining.
• Notes: Clear, refined notes of sweet Apricot, white Grape notes, subtle Honeysuckle, and a refreshing zest of citrus.
• Finish: A clean, crisp, and elevated finish dominated by lingering floral tones and residual fruit sweetness.

Degassing Advice (Expert Tip)

Lightly roasted Ethiopian Coffee Beans need time to stabilize their complex organic acids. We recommend resting this coffee for 10 to 14 days post-roast date to ensure optimal extraction and to fully develop the delicate floral notes.

Brewing Guide

This coffee is perfectly suited for brewing as a vibrant pour-over. Our recommended starting recipe for a transparent cup:

• Ratio: 1:16 (20g coffee / 320ml water)
• Temperature: 95°C
• Time: 3:00 minutes

To achieve the perfect clarity for this Ethiopian specialty coffee, pair your brewing equipment with a precision grinder from our Home Espresso Grinders collection.

If your preference is for a vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully clear cup, this West Arsi Nensebo is the definitive expression of a Washed process Ethiopian coffee. Explore more exotic origins in our Specialty Coffee Beans collection.