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Ethiopia Limu coffee
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Ethiopia · Limu

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Ethiopia · Africa · Growing region

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Limu (Limmu) is a coffee region in southwestern Ethiopia known for well-balanced, mostly washed coffees.

Altitude 1,400–2,000 mwashed
See Ethiopia (country) detailsFind Limu coffee
§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude
1,400–2,000m
MASL
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 5
Ethiopia (production · Ethiopia)
§ 02Overview

Overview

Limu (Limmu) is a coffee region in southwestern Ethiopia known for well-balanced, mostly washed coffees.

Notes of wine, spice, citrus and herbs lend it a composed complexity — an Ethiopian coffee that charms without ever being loud.

a couple of birds flying over a lush green hillside
a couple of birds flying over a lush green hillsidePhoto: Jake Bergen · Unsplash
§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location
Limu, southwestern Ethiopia
Main varieties
Ethiopian heirloom (native population)
Altitude
1,400–2,000 m
Processing
Washed
Cup character
Wine, spice, citrus, herbal
§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.The balanced southwest

Less flamboyant than Yirgacheffe, Limu charms instead with a calm complexity of wine and spice. Mostly washed, it drinks clean.

green trees under cloudy sky during daytime
green trees under cloudy sky during daytimePhoto: Daniele Levis Pelusi · Unsplash

ii.An everyday companion

Brightness and drinkability in even measure — a fine introduction to Ethiopia, and a fine daily cup.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium
AcidityBalanced · Medium
SweetnessSubtle

Limu cups show Balanced body with Balanced acidity and a Wine, Spice finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

WineSpiceCitrusHerb
FloralFruityAcidityChocolateNuttySpiceBodySweetness
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide
Paper drip
pourover
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min
Grind
Medium-fine

Slightly cooler water draws out the floral aromatics. Pour slowly and the tea-like delicacy comes forward.

AeroPress
aeropress
Temp
85°C
Ratio
1:12
Time
2 min
Grind
Medium

Low-temperature, short extraction highlights the jasmine-like aroma. Works well inverted too.

§ 07Where to Buy

Find Limu coffee

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§ 08Siblings

Other regions of Ethiopia

Yirgacheffe
1,700–2,200 m
JasmineBergamotLemon
Details
Sidamo
1,400–2,200 m
BlueberryWineChocolate
Details
Harrar
1,500–2,100 m
BlueberryMochaSpice
Details
Guji
1,800–2,300 m
JasmineStone fruitBergamot
Details
Lekempti / Wellega
1,500–2,100 m
BerryChocolateDried fruit
Details
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