Ethiopia Queen City Harrar - Premium Single Origin Coffee
Experience the exceptional Ethiopia Queen City Harrar, a premium Ethiopian specialty coffee developed in partnership with Nine Brothers. This natural process coffee delivers an extraordinary flavor journey with dark chocolate and berry notes that define exceptional Harrar region coffee.
Rich Flavor Profile
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Smooth dark chocolate - Deep, luxurious beginning
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Well-balanced body - Rich, satisfying texture
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Natural sweetness - Inherent fruit sugars
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Raspberry notes - Bright berry character
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Strawberry flavors - Fresh fruit brightness
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Blackberry undertones - Deep berry richness
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Mildly earthy finish - Grounding complexity
Exceptional Growing Conditions
This high-altitude Ethiopian coffee thrives in the ideal conditions of the East Harrar region:
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High altitude cultivation - 5,500 feet elevation
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Natural processing method - Enhanced fruit flavors
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Sun dried on raised beds - Optimal drying conditions
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East Harrar terroir - Renowned coffee region
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Abidir varietal - Premium coffee genetics
Superior Quality Processing
The natural processing method used for this Queen City coffee involves intensive hand-sorting that removes up to 25% of defective beans, ensuring a preparation superior to any other Harrar region coffee.
Processing Benefits
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Enhanced fruit flavors - Cherry sugars infuse beans
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Increased complexity - Multi-layered flavor development
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Superior quality - Top 3 grade categories only
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Intensive hand-sorting - Defect removal process
Perfect Brewing Applications
This Ethiopian natural coffee excels in brewing methods that highlight its chocolate and berry character:
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Pour-over methods - Emphasizes fruit notes
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French press - Enhances body and chocolate
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Cold brew - Smooth, fruity refreshment
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Aeropress - Clean, balanced extraction
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V60 - Highlights berry complexity
What Makes Queen City Harrar Special?
The East Harrar region is one of Ethiopia's most celebrated coffee-growing areas, known for producing coffees with exceptional fruit character and complexity. This Queen City coffee represents the pinnacle of what this region can offer through superior processing and quality control.
Brewing Recommendations
For the best Ethiopian coffee experience:
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Grind size - Medium for pour-over, coarse for French press
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Water temperature - 195-205°F
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Brew ratio - 1:15 to 1:17
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Extraction time - 4-6 minutes for optimal flavor notes
Why Choose Queen City Harrar?
This premium African coffee offers an authentic taste of Ethiopia's coffee heritage with extraordinary chocolate and berry complexity. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts who appreciate single origin excellence and the unique character that only superior processing can deliver.
