Racine – Ethiopia
The Roaster’s Note
Quiet and complex. A medium roast Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from producer Biru Bekele, grown at 1,904 meters. Jasmine in the nose, bergamot on the palate, honey on the finish — like Earl Grey in a coffee cup. Espresso or filter, any time of day. This is Ethiopian coffee at its most elegant.
| Tasting | At least 5 days after roast date |
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For the curious.
Everything behind the cup.
Racine is tea in a coffee cup. The aroma lifts with jasmine, the palate brings bergamot, and a soft honey sweetness ties it together on the finish. Light body, clean finish, no harsh edges. As espresso, it’s Earl Grey first — surprising, delicious, and unlike any coffee you’ve had before. On filter, the cup opens into layers — jasmine, honey, and a long finish that rewards slow sipping. Drink it black; milk would cover what makes it special. A medium roast Ethiopian Yirgacheffe for anyone who wants something refined without being fussy. Easy to brew, easy to love.
Medium roast, with a focus on clarity. Washed Ethiopian beans at 1,904 meters are dense and tightly structured — the altitude gives them a fine grain that resists heat. We apply steady, patient heat to develop sweetness and body without pushing past the florals. Push too far and the jasmine disappears. Pull back too much and it tastes grassy. The window is narrow. Racine lands right in the middle: enough development for the honey to come through, enough restraint to keep the bergamot bright.
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Specialty · 80
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The SCA score is the global standard for grading coffee quality. Certified Q-graders cup each lot and rate it on aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and balance. Commercial coffee typically scores 60–70. Specialty grade starts at 80, with 85+ considered exceptional. Racine scored 86 — a clean, complex cup with distinctive floral character.
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joshua.c.joiner (verified owner) –
My wife likes a lighter roast but still wants there to be complex flavor profiles. And Le Calm doesn’t disappoint! She even has a different pot and grinder now so she doesn’t mix my darker roast flavors in =P