Ethiopia Girma Shonte Natural
Ethiopia Girma Shonte Natural is a coffee that demonstrates just how vibrant and juicy espresso can be. It comes from the Sidamo region, where farmer Girma Shonte cultivates his coffee trees in a traditional manner, with an emphasis on the natural shade ripening of the cherries.
Natural processing gives the beans body and sweetness, which in espresso turn into a full-bodied, syrupy experience. Drying on raised beds ensures a clean yet distinctive profile that preserves all the fruitiness typical of Ethiopian coffees.
In the cup, the espresso opens with juicy tangerine, followed by a sweet tropical layer and lingering dark chocolate notes. The flavour is vibrant, fruity, yet balanced with a sweetness that lingers on the palate long after the last sip.
An ideal choice for those seeking a modern, lighter espresso with character and natural sweetness.
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Ethiopia Girma Shonte Natural
Lever espresso machine
Lever espresso machineBrew ratio (dose, yield, time): The most commonly used ratio for espresso is 1:2 to 1:2,5 (coffee:water), with a time of approximately 20-25s
- Step 1: Weigh out the freshly ground coffee (e.g., 14g)
- Step 2: Pour the coffee into a clean, dry portafilter, distribute evenly, and tamp
- Step 3: Always flush hot water through the group head before and after extraction, insert the portafilter, and start extraction
- Step 3: "Run" the resulting cup extraction on a scale; if using 14g of coffee and a 1:2,5 brew ratio, the yield should be 35g in 20-25 seconds.
A quick tip in conclusion: If the espresso extracts too quickly, choose a finer grind. If the espresso extracts too slowly, choose a coarser grind instead. There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for espresso; every coffee requires a different approach. When dialing in the right recipe for your coffee, avoid changing all parameters at once (time, dose, yield). Always adjust only one variable at a time and observe the flavor changes.
Automatic coffee machine
Automatic coffee machineEvery automatic coffee machine has its own preset settings that you do not need to worry about. Usually, pressing a button is all it takes.
We recommend using filtered water, which will enhance the coffee's flavor by 100%
Moka pot / Bialetti
Moka pot / BialettiPreheat the water you will use in a kettle to avoid an unnecessarily long boiling process when brewing coffee
Use a slightly coarser grind than for espresso
- Step 1: Pour heated water into the bottom chamber of the moka pot just below the valve
- Step 2: Fill the filter basket completely with freshly ground coffee, do not tamp
- Step 3: Assemble all parts of the moka pot and place it over the heat
- Step 4: When you hear a gentle "gurgling" sound, the coffee is ready.
- Step 5: Cool the bottom chamber of the moka pot to stop the extraction process
A quick tip to conclude: Keeping your moka pot clean is essential; be sure to rinse it thoroughly after each brew. If residue builds up in the moka pot, it can impart an undesirable bitter taste to your coffee. If your coffee spluttered out too quickly, you likely brewed it over too high a heat. Lower the heat for a smooth extraction and a well-rounded, complex flavor. Enjoy:)
Excellent coffee taste. Exactly as described. The flavour lingers beautifully after drinking. A great Ethiopia that we will gladly return to.
excellent specialty coffee. truly the aroma of tangerines.