Ethiopia Goji Coffee

A natural Ethiopian coffee with notes of red berry, mango, and lavender in a soft, fruity body

Ethiopia's gateway.. to an unforgettable sensory journey.

The Goji crop takes you on a deep journey into the heart of Ethiopia, standing out as an exceptionally soft and fruity coffee. Through the natural (dried) processing method, the local Ethiopian Heirloom variety beans retained their full aromatic profile. Notes of red berry, apricot, and mango cascade to refresh the senses, gently giving way to a warm touch of chocolate and the elegant aroma of lavender.

This flavor complexity is supported by a growing altitude ranging from 1950 to 2500 meters, which calibrates the acidity and body to be soft and balanced.

At the Ninth Bar roastery in Jeddah, backed by over 15 years of experience and more than 3 million cups of specialty coffee served, we roasted this crop to a "medium-light" degree to preserve its delicate aromatic soul without muting its fruity layers.

We recommend brewing via V60 to discover the details of lavender and tropical fruits, or via Espresso for a rich, harmonious cup.

Flavor Experience:

The experience begins with an immersive fruitiness of mango and red berry, centered around fresh apricot notes, and finishes with a delicate floral touch of lavender intertwined with a warm chocolate tone—all enveloped in a smooth body that cradles the high sweetness.

Ethiopian Crop

Region: Goji

Altitude: 1950 - 2500 meters

Variety: Herlium

Processing: Dried

Roast Level: Medium-Light

Tasting Notes: Red Berry, Apricot, Chocolate, Mango, Lavender

Weight: 250 grams

Brewing Recommendations

V60: Ideal starting point: 20g coffee to 300ml water at 90-92°C, a 1:15 ratio, and medium grind size. It is recommended to adjust the grind size to raise or lower acidity according to your personal taste.

Espresso: Starting point: 18g coffee to yield a 34-36g extraction within 26-30 seconds. (Requires final dial-in based on your roast profiling).

Why You'll Love It?

• Rare Sensory Complexity: A unique blend combining tropical fruits (mango), berries, and floral touches (lavender) in a single cup.
• Concentrated Natural Sweetness: The dried process ensures the beans retain a high, persistent fruity sweetness.
• Authentic Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom beans grown at altitudes exceeding 1950 meters grant the coffee exceptional softness.
• Roasting Precision: A "medium-light" roast from the Ninth Bar roastery, designed specifically to preserve the delicate aromatic layers of this crop

FAQ

1- What are Ethiopian Heirloom varieties?

They are local coffee varieties that originated naturally in Ethiopia and are characterized by vast genetic diversity, giving them complex, aromatic flavors that are hard to find in commercial coffee.

2- Can this coffee be brewed as espresso despite its floral notes?

Yes, when dialing in the grind and extraction (18g to 34-36g in 26-30 seconds), it will yield a balanced espresso that highlights the chocolate and fruit sweetness with a smooth body.

3- What is the best way to extract the lavender flavor in this coffee?

Brewing with a V60 using water at 90-92°C gives more room for floral and bright notes like lavender to appear clearly.

4- Why was the "medium-light" roast level chosen?

Because a very light roast might make the coffee overly acidic, and a dark roast would cause the loss of delicate fruity and floral notes; thus, a medium

Ethiopia Goji is a specialty coffee offered by the Saudi brand Ninth Bar. This coffee originates from the Guji region of Ethiopia and features local Heirloom varieties. It is processed using the natural dried method, and its prominent sensory notes include red berry, apricot, chocolate, mango, and lavender.