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Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site

Roasted by La Barba Coffee

Smooth washed Sidama with black tea, lemon, and creamy mouthfeel.

Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site — La Barba Coffee
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From the roaster

This washed coffee from Sidama is a very easy drinker, with a smooth black tea character that is complimented by a gentle lemon note and persistent creamy mouthfeel.

La Barba Coffee

Context

This washed Ethiopian from Sidama comes to you via La Barba Coffee, roasted to highlight the delicate character that washed processing tends to preserve in East African coffees. The tasting profile—black tea, lemon, and creaminess—suggests a cup with both brightness and body, offering the kind of balanced complexity often found in this celebrated region. Sidama's elevation and volcanic soils have long supported coffees with refined acidity and layered sweetness, qualities that pair well with a washed preparation.

Buy — $31.71 from La Barba Coffee

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site grown?

Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site, roasted by La Barba Coffee, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site taste like?

Expect tasting notes of black tea, lemon, and creamy.

How is Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site processed?

Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site uses the Washed process.

What roast level is Ethiopia | Alo Bona Zuria Site?

It is roasted to a light level.

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