Ethiopia Lekempti GR4 Unroasted Coffee Beans 1 kg

Lekempti GR4, green coffee from Ethiopia

Lekempti — also written Nekemte — is a coffee-growing area in western Ethiopia, the country Arabica came from in the first place. GR4 is the grade: Ethiopian green coffee is classified by how many defects show up in a sample, and grade 4 is one of the standard commercial export grades.

Aroma is the first thing you notice, and it is rich. The cup that follows is mild and sweet rather than sharp, with the acidity sitting in the middle and a full body underneath it, so the sweetness has something to rest on. Through the middle there is a clean lemon note, and the aftertaste stays fruity well after the cup is down.

Roasting it yourself

This is green coffee: it arrives unroasted and has to be roasted before you can grind and brew it. With a full-bodied, fruity Ethiopian, the roast decides which side you end up with. Stop earlier and the lemon and the fruit stay at the front; take it further and the body and the sweetness come forward instead. A kilo leaves you room to try both and settle on one.

Specifications

Origin: Ethiopia, Lekempti
Bean type: Arabica
Grade: GR4
Condition: unroasted, green beans
Aroma: rich
Acidity: medium
Body: full
Flavour: mild and sweet, lemony, fruity aftertaste
Weight: 1 kg

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More Information
Product code	CDJ-OB-0007
EAN	8720598671193
Brand	Café du Jour
Produced in	Ethiopia

Customer Questions

What flavour profile and aroma can I expect from these unroasted Lekempti beans after roasting?

These beans have an intense fragrance after roasting, a mild aroma, and distinct sweet notes. The coffee is characterised by a medium acidity, rich body, and a fruity, lemon-like aftertaste. Many customers experience the coffee as smooth, spicy, and slightly fruity, with sometimes a subtle spiciness – a complex coffee with a full flavour.

For which brewing methods are these Lekempti beans suitable after roasting?

Customers use these Ethiopia Lekempti GR4 beans after roasting for espresso, filter coffee and even Turkish coffee, among other things. You can roast them medium or dark, depending on your taste preference. Especially with a light or medium roast, the fruity and spicy notes come to the fore.

Do these Ethiopia Lekempti GR4 beans still need to be roasted before I can use them?

Yes, these coffee beans are unroasted (green) and need to be roasted before they are suitable for consumption. They are intended for home roasters or enthusiasts who want to roast their own coffee. After roasting, you can grind and use them like any other coffee bean.

How does this bean differ from other Ethiopian coffees you sell?

The Lekempti GR4 beans from the Wellega region have a unique character due to their sun-dried processing, which results in a rich, spicy and fruity flavour profile with citrus notes. Customers experience the taste as subtly complex, in contrast to, for example, Sidamo or Yirgacheffe beans, which are often more floral and lighter.