Specialty Coffee Ethiopia Dhilgee Wete Konga [Espresso of the Month – January 2025]

Specialty Coffee Ethiopia Dhilgee Wete Konga [January Espresso of the Month]

We thought the New Year would be a perfect time to bring a fresh breeze, so we’ve planned some surprises and innovations. First up is our ESPRESSO OF THE MONTH.

As everyone knows, our filter coffee selection changes regularly, while espresso remains relatively constant. But why change something that works? ;) So, instead of changing it, we’re adding something extra! Each month, alongside the well-known and loved Coffee of the Month, roasted for both filter and espresso, we will introduce a limited-edition Espresso of the Month! These are carefully selected beans from coffee regions worldwide, available for just one month.

To kick off this aromatic coffee journey with a bang, we are proud to introduce ETHIOPIA Dhilgee Wete Konga in January – a delightful blend of Ethiopian Arabica varieties grown in Wete Kebele, a classic coffee region in Ethiopia – Yirgacheffe.

The beans undergo a washed process. After being handpicked, the fruit pulp is removed, and the beans are rinsed to remove the surrounding mucilage. They are then soaked for 48 hours in water tanks before being dried on “African beds,” which ensure proper air circulation for 18 to 21 days.

To effectively categorize Ethiopian coffees, the Nordic Approach team developed a “flavor wheel,” assigning specific flavor profiles to various colors.

The coffee selected as January’s Espresso of the Month falls under the “Dhilgee” flavor profile. In the regional Oromiffa language, Dhilgee means “blood red.” This concept represents coffees with a subtle floral character and notes of red berry fruits. They feature a pleasantly rounded body and a distinct sweetness.