Ethiopia Kata Maduga Specialty Coffee

Ethiopia Kata Maduga is a straightforward and well-structured coffee, specific to the high altitude areas of western Ethiopia. Its profile is built around citrus and herbal-floral notes, complemented by a discreet sweetness that is felt at the end. The light-medium roast preserves the identity of the origin, without pushing the bean in artificial directions.

Origin & process

• Country: Ethiopia
• Region: Kata Maduga (Jimma / Agaro)
• Altitude: 1,900 – 2,100 m
• Variety: Heirloom
• Process: Washed – wet fermentation, drying on raised beds
• Trader: Falcon Coffees
• Roasting: Light-medium

Aromatic profile

• Lemon – clear, well-defined acidity
• Verbena – a fine herbal note, characteristic of its Agaro origins
• Orange – round, slightly sweet citrus fruit
• Honey – balance, finesse, structure
• Milk chocolate – soft finish, integrator

Recommended preparation methods

• V60 – the ideal method

It extracts the citrus and verbena flavors most clearly, maintaining the balance between acidity and sweetness.

• Kalita Wave

It provides a rounder body and reduces citrus sharpness; it finishes with notes of honey and milk chocolate.

• AeroPress inversion

It integrates sweetness and provides a more compact texture; it accentuates honey and sweet orange.

• XBloom

Suitable for stable extraction, with an emphasis on floral notes.