Ethiopia Organic Dry Process Birbirsa

Most of our dry process coffees come from southern regions like Guji and Yirga Cheffe, so we are particularly pleased to once again offer this impressive dry process lot from Western Jimma. The dry fragrance was fruited at all the roast levels we tested, even in a dark Full City (not quite 2nd cracks). Our City and City+ roasts brought out smells of dried stone fruits, honey-nut granola, along with some malty accents. The wet aroma showed more bountiful berry notes, fruit jam, and a sweet herbal accent. These roasts brewed bright fruited flavors for dry process coffee, with stone fruit qualities similar to some of the other Western Ethiopian coffees we buy. While maybe not quite the intensity of some of our Guji naturals, Birbirsa is also on the "cleaner" end of the spectrum for dry process coffee, highlighted by a long list of aromatic fruits and sweetness that aren't too rustic. Sipping a City roast, flavor profiles included jammy apricot and boysenberry, dried mango, and an orange marmalade note. There's some really nice roast flavors too, and the cup fades to cocoa bittering in the aftertaste. At Full City, the vibrance was dulled quite a bit. But you're left with a bittersweet chocolate flavor that is well-suited for the syrupy texture, and a hint of blueberry accented the finish.