Blind Assessment: Tropical fruit-driven, resonantly aromatic. Lychee, guava, cocoa nib, freesia-like flowers, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with high-toned acidity; plush, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of lychee and freesia with cocoa undertones.

Notes: Produced by smallholding farmers entirely of the Ethiopia Wush Wush variety of Arabica and processed by the anaerobic natural method (whole fruit is fermented with limited oxygen before drying). Big Shoulders Coffee is a Chicago artisan roaster that emphasizes a fresh-roasted, no-nonsense approach to fine coffee. Visit www.bigshoulderscoffee.com or call 312-846-1439 for more information. 

The Bottom Line: A big, juicy, cleanly fruit-forward anaerobically processed Ethiopia cup.

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