Ethiopia Djimmah G5 Natural

Ethiopia Djimmah G5 Natural

A textbook Ethiopian commercial coffee — heavy cocoa, woody earthiness, and faint fermented fruit, widely used in espresso blends and ready-to-drink coffee.

EarthyChocolateyWineySpicy
VarietyHeirloom
ProcessingNatural
Elevation1700 m
SCA Score80
EstateJimma (Djimmah)
OriginEthiopia

Flavor Description

Djimmah G5 natural is commercial grade, with a rustic, heavy style. Heavy-bodied, with cocoa, toasted wood, and earthy tones, a hint of raisin and fermented fruit in the background, and very low acidity.

Buying Tips

  • Grade: G5 is commercial grade with more defects; SCA cupping scores typically sit around 80
  • Uses: Mostly as a base for espresso blends, and in canned and instant coffee

Brewing Notes

  • Espresso: Medium-dark roast as the body component of a blend, at 20–40%
  • Moka pot: Darker roasts with milk deliver pronounced cocoa

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