Heirloom on Specialty Coffee Journey

DAK Ethiopia Danche

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I have yet to dislike a coffee that came in a stylish box. I wish more roasters invested in the experience like that.

DAK managed to produce a roast and name it in a way that perfectly encompasses the taste. “Ice Tease” tasted exactly like it sounds — like a cup of black ice tea with lemon. During a traditional blind cupping with friends, this one was identified immediately after the first slurp.

Mamam Ethiopia Gara Sole

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A rare occurrence when the flavor description on the label is 100% accurate. The flavor was white tea, which I found particularly pleasant. Normally it takes 3-4 weeks to empty a coffee bag in my place. With this one, it took a mere two weeks.

Love Coffee Ethiopia Megadu

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes serendipitous events make you question your life choices. I picked up this bag from a coffee shop I wandered into during a trip abroad, which happened to be hosting a cupping event. Following the roaster’s recommendation (who was leading the event), I decided to reduce my brewing temperature for all coffees from 96°C to 95°C. Additionally, when brewing a single cup with an Aeropress, I now add about 10% more water to the final cup. This gives me one or two extra sips, while consistently improving the cup quality.

Lacava Ethiopia Sede

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sedmitchka Ethiopia Gedeb

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Lacava Ethiopia Limy Bru

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Johan & Nyström Ethiopia Guji

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dobra Palarnia Ethiopia Guji Wamena

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee Pro Ethiopia Ayla Bombe

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Father's Ethiopia Bensa Asefa

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

An unconventional 300g bag size, as opposed to the standard 250g packaging.

Coffee Pro Ethiopia Kochere

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Johan & Nyström Ethiopia Guji

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000