ETHIOPIA HALO BERITI

In our early days as a specialty coffee roaster, Yirgacheffe was one of the origins that caught our attention. Its bright citrus and delicate sweetness introduced many drinkers to the world of specialty coffee. This harvest brings us back to those memories with several remarkable lots from the region. Among them is Halo Beriti washing station.

Halo Beriti is the second complex coffee we have tasted from Ephtah Coffee, following Lalesa Natural Anaerobic. Its natural process reveals a striking pink floral character that captures the imagination of what an aromatic Ethiopian coffee can be. The fruit forward sweetness and floral complexity feel effortless yet distinctive, reminding us of a profile we have not encountered in quite some time.

We found ourselves spending hours calibrating this coffee. Hand brewed, it opens with pink florals that remind us of walking beneath a sakura tree. Raspberry and peach follow, joined by the comforting notes of genmaicha and hints of mochi leaf. As espresso, the peach and raspberry intensify alongside delicate lavender and herbal florals. With milk, a buttery texture emerges with butterscotch and white almond, followed by a gentle chrysanthemum aroma. Halo Beriti is a beautiful expression of Yirgacheffe and a reminder of how extraordinary Ethiopian coffee can be.