
What to Expect
This Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from the Sidamo region delivers the classic floral-fruity character Ethiopia is known for, with jasmine and citrus leading the way. Grown at 1800 metres and washed to preserve clarity, it's a clean, bright coffee that balances fruit and chocolate without veering into funky territory.
The Cup
Medium body with a silky, approachable mouthfeel that won't overwhelm. The acidity is good and present — citric and malic, giving the cup a lively, refreshing quality without being sharp. This is a clean coffee, not a wild one. The washed process keeps things transparent, letting the heirloom varieties show their floral and berry character clearly. Expect jasmine aromatics, citrus brightness, and a chocolate sweetness that rounds out the finish.
Who This Is For
If you like bright, aromatic coffees with floral notes and a clean finish, this is a reliable choice. It's approachable enough for daily drinking but interesting enough to pay attention to.
If you prefer heavy-bodied, low-acid coffees with chocolate and nut dominance, this will feel too bright and delicate.
Best for: Filter drinkers who want classic Ethiopian character without the funk.
How to Brew This Coffee
A V60 will give you the cleanest expression of the jasmine and citrus notes, with excellent clarity. Filter methods like a Chemex or drip pot will emphasise the floral aromatics and balanced sweetness. French Press works well if you want to bring out the chocolate and add a bit more body to the cup.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
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Description from Roaster
Yirgacheffe is grown high in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia using Heirloom beans, it is a washed coffee. Our newest batch in tastes better than ever. Quite scented and a little more punchy. This is a really beautiful, coffee with aromas of jasmine and citrus fruit. A sweet, cl...Description from Roaster
Yirgacheffe is grown high in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia using Heirloom beans, it is a washed coffee.
Our newest batch in tastes better than ever. Quite scented and a little more punchy. This is a really beautiful, coffee with aromas of jasmine and citrus fruit. A sweet, clean cup with fruit and chocolate. A medium bodied coffee with good acidity.
Suits all brew methods but shines in filter/cafetiere. I love this coffee in any form and I think it can be quite amazing as an espresso. I've even got Mr Monsoon onto it but he can't quite handle it with milk yet! The best cold brew you'll ever taste!
This description comes from Monsoon Estates Coffee Company, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Ways to Brew
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V60
A curated selection for pour-over precision, chosen for the clarity the V60 rewards. We analyse each coffee for the vibrant acidity and complex, well-defined flavour that this method articulates so well, giving you bright, expressive single origins and blends that reveal every note when you dial in your pour. Ready to brew? Read how to brew with a V60.
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Filter
Coffees curated for batch and pour-over filter brewing, assessed individually for the qualities this gentle, even extraction brings out. These are beans with the transparency and layered flavour that filter is loved for, chosen for their brightness and balance to deliver a clean, easy-drinking pot every time. For technique and ratios, read how to brew filter coffee.
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Monsoon Estates is a craft coffee roastery located near Stratford-upon-Avon, dedicated to hand-roasting small batches of speciality coffee in an ongoing pursuit of quality and discovery. With a focus on exploring new and interesting coffee origins from around the world, the team continually refines its understanding of sourcing and roasting to move ever closer to what they describe as the “perfect cup,” while acknowledging it as a journey rather than a destination. Alongside their roasting work, Monsoon Estates maintains a strong local presence, selling coffee at weekly markets in Stratford and Warwick and welcoming customers to their on-site coffee shop and tasting room. This relaxed space offers visitors the chance to slow down, sample different coffee origins, and enjoy a quiet, welcoming spot just outside the bustle of Stratford-upon-Avon, reflecting the roastery’s commitment to craft, community, and experience.
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