We present a gem from the highest areas of the Guji region, Ethiopia BISRAT MELAKU from the Amsterdam roastery Friedhats. Prepareyourself for an explosive aroma and flavor dominated by fresh and intoxicating notes of jasmine. The floral scent is accompanied by a bright and refreshing, characteristic taste of bergamot, reminiscent of the highest quality fruit tea with a distinctive citrus component. This espresso is the definition of elegance—it has a clean and velvety body and a bright but harmonious acidity that makes it incredibly lively. It works great as a pure espresso that will wake you up and refresh you, and surprisingly, it also goes well with milk, where the floral notes transform into a delicious milk foam with a hint of lemon candy and summer.
Coffee from the Bisrat Melaku washing station is grown at an extreme altitude of 2,150–2,350 meters above sea level, where the thin air and cool nights slow down the ripening of coffee cherries to the maximum extent possible. This slow development accumulates extraordinary complexity and a wealth of aromatic substances in the beans. Instead of the general designation Heirloom, we also find the genetically pure and prized Wolisho variety (sometimes called Welicho). The goal of the Friedhats roastery is to create an espresso that is bright and juicy rather than heavy and chocolatey, bringing with it a feeling of joy and summer, as the roastery itself calls it.
The key to achieving this crystal-clear flavor is careful washed processing. This traditional Ethiopian method involves quickly removing the pulp and mucilage from the cherry, followed by fermentation and rinsing. The result is a coffee with zero defects, high sweetness, and bright acidity, which come through fully in washed Ethiopian coffees.