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Loose Unit – Ethiopia Sasaba – Proud Mary Coffee

Loose Unit - Ethiopia Sasaba – Proud Mary Coffee

Coffee Details

Coffee Name

Loose Unit

Roaster

Proud Mary Coffee

Roaster Location

Portland, Oregon

Estimated Price

$20 / 12oz

Flavor Profile

Milk chocolate, mandarin, peach, and white florals

Process

Natural

Country

Ethiopia

Elevation

~2000 MASL

Producer

Tsegay Hagos Tesfaye (Sasaba washing station)

Roast

Light

Roast Date

September 22, 2021

Reviewed Date

October 10, 2021

Coffee Scoring

Overall Score

9.05 / 10

Aroma

9 / 10

Body

9 / 10

Flavor

9 / 10

Acidity/Brightness

9 / 10

Balance

9 / 10

Sweetness

9.5 / 10

Cleanliness

9 / 10

Aftertaste

9 / 10

Complexity

9 / 10

Flexibility

9 / 10

Pros

  • Mix of fruit & floral
  • Delicate, complex sweetness

I love Ethiopian coffees because they span such a wide variety of profiles—from intense berry and fruit-forward to incredibly floral, from light and tea-like to thick and syrupy. This Ethiopia Sasaba from Proud Mary was a lovely mix of various flavor profiles and created a delicate, yet complex coffee I really enjoyed.

The coffee began with a complex fragrance that reminded me of berries, honeysuckle, vanilla, and honey. It was delicate but carried a lot of depth and complexity to it. The flavor was layered with notes that reminded me of chocolate, sweet orange, subtle berries, and honeysuckle. It was quite lovely and had a light body and delicate fruit & floral sweetness. The finish featured more of the lingering sweetness. I really enjoyed this Ethiopian in various pour over brew methods, which is where I think it shone the brightest.

The Bottom Line

Every Ethiopian coffee is unique and this one from Proud Mary was a wonderfully unique pairing of fruit and floral notes in a delicate and complex pairing.

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