Quartet Kaffe
Ethiopia Herfusa Single Variety Natural
| Roaster Location: | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Yirgacheffe growing region, southern Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 60/78 |
| Est. Price: | NT $500/200 grams |
| Review Date: | December 2019 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Delicate, berry-toned, richly sweet. Raspberry, honey, narcissus-like flowers, cedar, almond butter in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy, high-toned acidity; lively, full mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of raspberry and almond, supported by sweet floral hints.
Notes: Coffees from the Yirgacheffe region are produced from distinctive, largely indigenous Ethiopian varieties of Arabica long grown in the region. This is a “natural” or dry-processed version, meaning the beans were dried inside the fruit, encouraging a cup profile that is sweeter and deeper-toned than perhaps more familiar wet-processed Yirgacheffe profile. Quartet Kaffe is an artisan roastery in Taiwan founded in 2018, dedicated to pursuing coffee performance art and offering unique speciality coffee. Visit www.facebook.com/QuartetKaffe for more information.
The Bottom Line: A cleanly fruit-driven natural-processed Yirgacheffe cup, berry- and nut-toned with sweet florals throughout.
