Savor the essence of Ethiopian countryside with Layo Teraga Coffee #0014

Layo Teraga #0014 is sourced from the 74110 variety, organically grown within a semi-forest system by 1,814 smallholder farms around Haro Shifa, Ethiopia. The harvest process is entirely manual, with each coffee cherry meticulously selected to ensure the highest quality. This process requires patience and skilled craftsmanship, with every step reflecting the dedication of the farmers.

After harvesting, the coffee beans undergo wet processing at the Layo Toraga cooperative. This method uses friction and water to quickly remove the bean’s pulp, preventing the beans from absorbing too much sugar from the fruit or undergoing undesirable changes due to fermentation. The beans are then sun-dried to optimize moisture content, maintaining their stability as green beans.

When Layo Teraga #0014 reaches XLIII Coffee’s warehouse, it undergoes a delicate light roast. This refined technique uses low heat to preserve the coffee’s original flavor profile. The process demands precise temperature control, roasting variables, and timing to retain all the complex and subtle flavors. The gentle heat during the light roast helps prevent the breakdown of flavor compounds while skillfully highlighting the distinctive notes of Layo Teraga #0014. The natural flavors are preserved and harmonized, offering a unique and perfect coffee experience.

Layo Teraga #0014 coffee is sourced from 74110 variety lots, organically grown within a semi-forest system by 1,814 smallholder farms around Haro Shifa, Ethiopia.

Born and nurtured with a deep connection to its origins, Layo Teraga #0014’s flavor is like a film reel capturing the beauty of Ethiopia’s land and people. The smooth extraction reveals genuine moments of pride cherished by the growers. Each delicate, alluring note draws the drinker into this magical journey, with flavors reminiscent of strawberries, thyme, and white grapes.

From the first sip, the coffee releases a pleasant aroma. The coffee’s taste, combined with its aroma, delivers a familiar sweet and tart sensation, like ripe strawberries. This vibrant sweetness invites you into an orchard filled with sunlit berries.

A breeze carries the scent of wild thyme, evoking memories of pristine, untamed nature. As the journey nears its end, the coffee reveals the crisp flavor of white grapes. This refreshing sweetness lingers, leaving a long-lasting and memorable finish.

The flavor of Layo Teraga #0014 is captivating, with notes reminiscent of strawberries, thyme, and white grapes.

With the new season starting from December 2023, Layo Teraga #0014 continues to meet excellent Specialty Coffee standards and offers captivating flavor layers. With XLIII Coffee’s basic brewing methods, the coffee reveals its unique experiences.

Layo Teraga #0014 flavor in a Shot

A Shot, similar to an Espresso, requires high precision and technique. The coffee beans are finely ground, tightly packed, and extracted under high pressure for 25-30 seconds, creating a concentrated coffee with a golden crema on top. However, the Shot method skips the crema to enhance the flavor perception.

Layo Teraga #0014 brewed as a Shot delivers a rich and intense experience, like a vibrant oil painting. Its flavor bursts with strawberries, thyme, and white grapes at a heightened level. The clean extraction allows these flavors to dance in your mouth. Layo Teraga #0014 is an ideal choice for mornings when you need an energy boost and focus to start the day.

Layo Teraga #0014 flavor in a Filter

The Filter method allows Layo Teraga #0014’s natural flavors to shine. The coffee beans are coarsely ground, steeped in hot water for 3-4 minutes, and then filtered through paper, retaining the essence of the coffee without impurities.

Layo Teraga #0014 brewed as a Filter offers a refined and gentle experience. The fresh strawberry flavor opens, followed by the delicate thyme aroma, and ends with the subtle taste of white grapes. Each sip is calm and light, providing a relaxed and refreshing sensation. You might choose Layo Teraga #0014 brewed as a Filter for an afternoon, when you want to unwind and enjoy peaceful moments.

Layo Teraga #0014 flavor in a Milkbase

Layo Teraga #0014 brewed as a Milkbase provides a deep and full-bodied experience.

You need a Shot combined with fresh milk to create a perfect Milkbase. The Shot is precisely brewed, then blended with foamed milk, creating a harmonious and enticing drink.

Layo Teraga #0014 brewed as a Milkbase offers a balanced and full-bodied experience. The sweet strawberry flavor melds with the creamy milk, creating a smooth and harmonious taste. The gentle herbal thyme and crisp white grape flavors are still present but softened by the richness of the milk. This is an ideal choice for the evening when you want to enjoy a warm and relaxing coffee after a long day.

Choosing the right food pairing with your coffee can enhance your experience.

Layo Teraga #0014 and Croissant

Croissant, a French culinary icon with its crispy crust and soft interior, is a perfect choice to start the day with Layo Teraga #0014 coffee.

There’s hardly a more delightful combination than the light sweetness of a croissant paired with the refined flavors of Layo Teraga #0014. The crispy crust of the pastry pairs beautifully with the coffee’s smoothness, creating a symphony of flavors. Enjoy this duo in the morning, as the sunlight gently filters through the window, for an energizing start to your day.

Layo Teraga #0014 and Tiramisu

Tiramisu, the famous Italian dessert with its enticing layers of cream, cake, and cocoa powder, pairs wonderfully with a cup of Layo Teraga #0014. Each bite of Tiramisu melts in your mouth, blending seamlessly with the coffee’s flavor, creating a sweet and unforgettable sensation.

When paired with Layo Teraga #0014, Tiramisu enhances the coffee’s distinct taste, with its rich aroma and tartness adding to the delightful culinary experience. Enjoy this combination in the afternoon when you need a little sweetness and relaxation after a long day’s work.

There’s hardly a more delightful pairing than the light sweetness of a croissant with the refined and delicate flavor of Layo Teraga #0014 coffee

Prepare equipment

• Cupping cups: Prepare at least 2-3 clean cups with a capacity of about 200ml each.
• Cupping spoon: Use a specialized cupping spoon or a large, round spoon.
• Digital scale: To measure the exact amount of coffee.
• Coffee grinder: Grind the coffee coarsely.
• Hot water: Use clean, impurity-free water at a temperature of 93-96°C (200-205°F).
• Timer: To measure the brewing time.

Prepare Layo Teraga #0014 Coffee

• Measure coffee: Use about 8-10 grams of coffee per cup.
• Grind coffee: Grind the coffee coarsely, just before cupping, to ensure freshness.
• Pour hot water: Pour hot water into the cup containing ground coffee, using about 18-19 grams of water for each gram of coffee.
• Steep coffee: Let the coffee steep for about 3-4 minutes. A crust will form on the surface.
• Break the crust: After steeping, use a spoon to break the crust on the surface, releasing the coffee’s aroma. Smell the aroma to evaluate it.
• Remove the crust: Use the spoon to skim off the remaining crust and foam from the coffee’s surface.
• Wait for the coffee to cool: Let the coffee cool to about 70°C (160°F) before tasting. This helps prevent burns and allows the coffee’s flavors to fully develop.
• Taste (Slurping): Use the spoon to taste the coffee. When drinking, slurp quickly and strongly to spread the coffee evenly in your mouth, allowing you to perceive all the flavors and aromas.

Discover the unique nuances of Layo Teraga #0014 by starting with a cupping session.

Sensing Layo Teraga #0014 Coffee

During cupping, relax and focus your senses to perceive the natural unfolding of the coffee’s flavors. Don’t worry about missing anything or not matching the tasting notes you’ve read. Follow the sequence: observe the coffee’s appearance, smell the aroma, taste the flavors, and relate them to your previous experiences, allowing unexpected elements to emerge and connect with you.

For a full experience of Layo Teraga #0014’s flavors, explore the following aspects:

Aroma:

• Before brewing: Before pouring water, smell the dry ground coffee to sense the initial aroma. Bring your nose close to the cup without touching the coffee and take a deep breath. Focus, and you’ll detect the coffee’s complex aroma.
• When breaking the crust: When breaking the crust after pouring hot water, smell the rising aroma. Bring your nose close to the cup immediately after breaking the crust and take a deep breath. The aroma will be stronger and more diverse at this stage. Pay attention to the rich and vibrant notes, including new scents that you didn’t detect in the previous step.

Flavor:

• Slurping: Slurp the coffee quickly and strongly to spread it evenly throughout your mouth. Hold the coffee in your mouth for a moment to let the extraction fully saturate your taste buds. The flavor of Layo Teraga #0014 is rich, with a harmonious blend of natural sweetness, mild acidity, and tropical fruit notes.
• Taking notes: Record the flavors you perceive and try to describe them in detail. For example, “dark chocolate flavor,” “berry aroma.”

Acidity:

• Perceive the acidity: Acidity in coffee refers to the flavor layers created by the natural acids in the coffee beans. They may evoke the sensation of specific fruits. Move the Layo Teraga #0014 coffee around your tongue and mouth to perceive the acidity.
• Compare with fruits: Imagine different fruits with varying levels of acidity to describe the coffee’s acidity.

Sweetness:

• Perceive the sweetness: The coffee’s natural sweetness is reflected in the smooth and pleasant sensation on the tip of the tongue. It may resemble brown sugar, honey, or ripe fruit. Similar to perceiving acidity, move the extraction to the tip of your tongue to detect the sweetness.
• Compare with other sweet foods: Think of natural sweet foods to describe the coffee’s sweetness. For example, “sweet like ripe strawberries” or “sweet like grapes.”

Mouthfeel:

• Perceive the texture: Notice the coffee’s texture in your mouth – whether it’s smooth, thick, light, or balanced. Mouthfeel can vary depending on the roast level, coffee ratio, or extraction method.
• Compare with other textures: Compare the coffee’s mouthfeel with other textures to describe it.

During your tasting, focus your mind, relax your senses, and allow the natural unfolding of the coffee’s flavors to come through.

Conclusion

The effort to understand and experience coffee is a way to connect with the cultural identity and traditions of the countryside where it’s grown. Through each brewing step or in the cupping process, Layo Teraga #0014’s flavor is like a vivid documentary, showcasing the love and dedication of the farmers in Haro Shifa. We hope you can truly immerse yourself in, and appreciate the flavors, energy, and value of Layo Teraga #0014. We invite you to visit XLIII Coffee and enjoy a delightful and emotionally rich coffee experience!

Question 1: Where is Layo Teraga #0014 coffee grown, and under what conditions?

Layo Teraga #0014 is grown in Haro Shifa, Ethiopia, within a semi-forest system by 1,814 smallholder farms. The coffee is organically grown, manually harvested, and wet-processed at the Layo Toraga cooperative.

Question 2: How is Layo Teraga #0014 coffee roasted at XLIII Coffee?

Layo Teraga #0014 is roasted using a light roast technique at XLIII Coffee, with low heat to preserve the coffee’s original flavor profile. The process requires precise temperature control and timing to retain the delicate and complex flavors.

Question 3: What are the main flavors of Layo Teraga #0014 coffee?

The primary flavors of Layo Teraga #0014 are strawberry, thyme, and white grapes.

Question 4: What brewing methods are used for Layo Teraga #0014 coffee at XLIII Coffee?

The brewing methods for Layo Teraga #0014 at XLIII Coffee include Shot, Filter, and Milkbase. Each method offers a different experience, with the intense and bold flavors of Shot, the refined and gentle flavors of Filter, and the rich and smooth flavors of Milkbase.

Question 5: What foods pair well with Layo Teraga #0014 coffee?

Layo Teraga #0014 pairs wonderfully with Croissant and Tiramisu. The crispy crust and soft interior of the Croissant blend perfectly with the refined flavors of the coffee. Tiramisu, with its creamy and smooth texture, highlights the coffee’s flavors, creating a sweet and delightful culinary experience.