Ethiopia Choruso [light roast]

In March 2024, Emily and Michael from ZEM COFFEE visited Kurasu Ebisugawa and held a cupping event for the new crop.

Ethiopia Hamasho, released last year, was also purchased from them, and although the exporter they work with has changed, the high quality and compelling flavor remain intact.

Not only the flavor produced by the land (terroir), but also "their flavor" can be felt from the lots that Ethiopia Catalyst provides.

Of course, the flavors differ depending on the area and the process, but I feel like their coffee conveys something like a soul, an underlying attitude or way of thinking about coffee. (Although, this is not a spiritual thing, but rather the reliability of their philosophy and system.)

This Chorso was on the far left of the cupping table. Last year's Hamasho had a clean, floral and gorgeous impression, but Chorso has a floral yet spicy flavor, and is a bit like a foreign sweet, making it an interesting coffee. I don't usually choose Ethiopia, but I was attracted by its unique balance and decided to buy it.

Coffee is fascinating because there is always something new to discover.

I'm already looking forward to next season! But first, I'll bake this delicious Chorso and deliver it to you all.

Hand drip! I think a lower concentration is best.