Nensebo

Ethiopia · West Arsi, NenseboArabicaNatural

Nensebo is an unroasted green coffee from Ethiopia. A natural Arabica profile from Nensebo in West Arsi. Fruit aromas and rounded sweetness combine with medium body and balanced acidity.

Country: Ethiopia
Region: West Arsi, Nensebo
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Natural
Varyete: Heirloom
Altitude: 1800–2200 m
Main Harvest: October–January

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Dried Fruit, Spice, Red Fruit
Acidity: 3/5 · Medium
Body: 3/5 · Medium
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with red fruit and spice.

Applications

Recommended for red-fruit and dried-fruit sweetness in filter coffee, and spice character with balanced body in espresso.

Filter / Pour Over: 5/5
Espresso: 4/5
Cold Brew: 3/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a light-to-medium roast for aromatic clarity and fruit sweetness. Reduce heat input gradually after drying and finish with a short, controlled development after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 200 °C
Turning Point: 1:30, 85 °C
Drying End: 4:30, 150 °C
First Crack: 8:45, 196 °C
Finish: 10:09, 203 °C
Development: 1:24, 13.8%

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