Ex Animo Ethiopia Refisa *Washed Filter*

Roaster's Tasting Notes: Jasmine / Winey / Lime Varieties: Heirloom Process: Washed Roast Date: June 19 250g / 8.8oz

Ex Animo is located in Vancouver, Canada

From Ex Animo

Sourced from approximately 850 dedicated smallholder producers in the high-elevation region of West Arsi, Ethiopia, this Grade 1 washed lot is expertly processed at the Testi West Arsi Washing Station. The coffee is cultivated in a unique subtropical climate with a mixture of dark and red soils at impressive elevations of 1,900 to 2,050 meters above sea level. Comprised of native Ethiopian heirloom varieties, this coffee is grown on traditional small plots often described as "coffee gardens". During the harvest, cherries are delivered to the Refisa washing station where they are depulped, fermented for 24 to 48 hours, and fully washed. The beans are then carefully dried on raised beds for 12 to 15 days. This meticulous preparation yields a clean, elegant cup featuring a candy-like sweetness, vibrant lime, and strong, perfumey jasmine notes, finished with a bright, winey acidity.

This washed Ethiopian from Revolver Coffee originates in West Arsi's high-altitude terroir, where elevation and heirloom varietal genetics combine to favor delicate, nuanced expression. The washed process strips the fruit and emphasizes clarity—here yielding jasmine florality alongside winey depth and bright lime acidity. This profile reflects the interplay between Ethiopia's volcanic soils and the careful fermentation and drying that washed coffees demand, allowing the plant's inherent character to emerge without the residual sweetness of natural-processed lots.