I have to tell you about a hidden gem you will find in participating Starbucks stores this summer. Along with our very popular Gazebo Summer Blend™ coffee, for a limited time we are featuring Ethiopia Limu.
This coffee is special for many reasons, but let’s start with the flavor. Ethiopia Limu is a wonderfully layered and complex cup of coffee. Pour a cup and enjoy the floral aroma. The first sip is a burst of citrus and sweet spice – this coffee is juicy and will leave your mouth watering. As you continue to drink, you may discover flavors of tangerine, spicy ginger & ripe tomatoes. This coffee has the feeling of summer in a cup.
Along with its delightful flavors, this coffee has a very special origin. The people of Ethiopia, which is considered the birthplace of coffee, have a unique coffee ritual. Every day, friends and family gather for coffee ceremonies – they start with roasting the green coffee and then grind the beans by hand. Next, the coffee is brewed over a fire in a traditional pot called a jebena. Finally, the coffee is poured into small cups that are filled three times -- the first cup is for satisfaction, the second for conversation and the third for blessings. This ritual is a time to connect around coffee every single day.
Ethiopia Limu provides us all with a great opportunity to take some time and connect around coffee. It’s available for a limited time in whole bean to enjoy at home or if you're at a store with a Clover® brewing system, enjoy it in our cafes. We welcome your tasting notes. Let us know what you think of this coffee.
