Review: Ethiopia Guji Shakiso From Augies Coffee Roasters


  • Augie's Coffee House


    The Coffee

    Beans: Ethiopia Guji Shakiso
    Roaster: Augie’s Coffee Roasters

    Equipment/Brewing Method

    Brew Method: Aeropress
    Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 26
    Bean/Water Ratio: 15/220g 1 minute brew time

    Notes:
    Aroma carries a sweet honey followed by lemon hints. A lemon acidity bursts open the doors with a sweetness following behind with hints of honey. A candied strawberry like play emerges as the cup cools. A honey and chocolate mix linger in the aftertaste.

    Spicy sweetness, with a undertone of honey and caramelized sugars. Lemon acidity. ~ Augie’s Coffee Roasters

    Verdict:
    This coffee opened up with a lemon acidity and a sweetness which reminded me of lemon heads. The coffee boasted a lot of candy play reminding me of candy from my childhood.

    This coffee didn’t win me over right away because the lemon acidity and honey were nothing new to me. I’ve tasted quite a few Ethiopian coffees with the same notes. It wasn’t until a few days later that the coffee finally shined.

    I was getting more candied fruits which is something I’ve noticed before with Ethiopian Guji coffees. They like to boast candied blueberries, strawberries, grapes and so on.

    This particular coffee started to shine with a beautiful candied strawberry play as the coffee cooled. If it was still Summer this would be a wonderful summer coffee, but that’s okay because this coffee still found its way to my heart.

    Score:
    88/100pts

    More Info About This Coffee

    Region: Guji
    Varietal: N/A
    Processing: Washed
    Altitude: 5400-6000
    Harvest Season/Date: N/A
    Cost: $14.50 per 12oz



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