Tuesday, April 15, 2025

George Howell Coffee / Ethiopia / Worka Chelbessa / Washed (Comet Coffee)


I was nervous going in because I did not recognize this barista. At this point, I recognize many baristas and know whom to trust. I thought I heard this barista explaining the steps to the brew to the other barista, saying she was told to do this or that. That would just be prejudice, though, because this was well made coffee. 

I loved this coffee as it settled into the lower end of hot and the center of medium warmth. The acidity started to sharpen at the bottom of the cup when it got cold. However, in the center 80% of the cup, it was silky smooth, almost honey-like. I was impressed. I am starting to find the florality and lightness of African coffees to be more interesting, but the note here was the body and mouthfeel. Incredible. 

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