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Arabica subspecies of Ethiopian coffee

Published: 2024-09-17 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/09/17, Even the official research unit of Ethiopia does not know how many Arabica subspecies there are in Ethiopia. The coffee cooperatives in this mountain are certainly different from those planted in another mountain, and even small farmers in the same region grow different varieties of coffee. It has been estimated that there are at least 2000 varieties of Ethiopian coffee and even more than 4500 kinds of coffee. Compared to the southern neighbor Ken

Even the official Ethiopian research unit cannot say how many Arabicans there are in Ethiopia. Coffee cooperatives on one mountain certainly grow different varieties than those on another, and even small farmers in the same area grow different varieties of coffee. Some estimate that there are at least 2,000 varieties of Ethiopian coffee, and there are even more than 4,500 varieties. Ethiopian beans appear to be a bit malnourished compared to the fat bodies of Bourbon 'SL28', the dominant variety in Kenya to the south, or the Central and South American and Asian tibeka. But "beans" can not be judged by appearance, Ethiopian coffee citrus aroma can be called the world's best, whether instant coffee or freshly ground coffee, extraction on the smell of orange or lemon fragrance. On the palate, it has a rich floral, fruity and sour aroma that is characteristic of Ethiopia, but the body or consistency is slightly poor. The biggest drawback is that it is easy to bake unevenly, especially sun beans. Even the best Grade3 Harald sun-baked beans often show uneven color, which is the biggest defect of Ethiopian beans, but fortunately it does not affect its good flavor. For coffee fans, don't care how the beans look, the most important thing is to drink. Ethiopian washed beans are much more stable than sun-dried beans, whose flavor fluctuates greatly from year to year, so be sure to cup them several times before buying them in large quantities. Good sun-baked beans have a much deeper flavor than washed beans, but mishandled sun-baked beans are sure to leave you speechless, as many coffee fans say

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