Bendix Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Medium-Dark Coffee
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Floral character in a medium-dark roast
Bendix Ethiopian Yirgacheffe combines floral aroma and a lemon-like finish with bright acidity and substantial body. Although many shoppers associate Ethiopian coffee with lighter roasting, this specific Bendix product is labeled medium-dark. The sensory notes do not override the documented roast level.
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, is the named origin, and Bendix describes the coffee as organically grown. The listing does not identify an organic certification, producer, washing station, cultivar, elevation, harvest or processing method. Those details are not inferred from the regional name.
Floral and lemon are tasting descriptors rather than added ingredients. This is not listed as flavored coffee. It is available whole bean, ground and coarse ground in 12-ounce, one-pound and five-pound bags.
Coffee profile
| Roaster | Bendix Coffee Roasters |
|---|---|
| Origin | Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia |
| Roast | Medium-dark |
| Growing description | Organically grown, per Bendix |
| Cup profile | Floral character, lemon finish, bright acidity and good body |
| Sizes | 12 ounces, 1 pound and 5 pounds |
| Formats | Whole bean, ground and coarse ground |
| Producer, cultivar and process | Not specified |
Balance citrus, body and finish
A paper-filter pour-over is a useful first method. Dose 22 grams of coffee and use 350 grams of filtered water. Start with a medium grind and water around 198–202°F. Bloom with roughly three times the coffee weight, then add the remaining water in controlled pours.
Let a few sips cool before judging the acidity. If the cup is sour and short, increase extraction with a finer grind. If the lemon-like finish becomes harsh or drying, coarsen the grind or reduce agitation. Record drawdown as a diagnostic, but let flavor determine the final adjustment.
For more body, brew French press with 30 grams to 500 grams of water and a medium-coarse grind. Steep four minutes, allow grounds to settle and decant. Comparing metal and paper filtration helps separate the effect of suspended material from the coffee’s own flavor.
The Turin DF54 grinder supports small grind adjustments for whole-bean filter and immersion brewing. The prepared Ground and Coarse choices offer convenience but less control as the coffee degasses and ages.
Choosing format and keeping it aromatic
Start with 12 ounces if the floral-citrus profile or medium-dark roast is new to you. Choose one pound for steady home use or five pounds for shared, frequent brewing. Divide larger purchases into sealed portions and open one at a time.
Store coffee away from heat, moisture and sunlight. A roast date is more useful than a generic freshness slogan. Degassing can change bloom and flow, so adjust grind in small steps rather than increasing dose and temperature simultaneously.
Filtered water with moderate mineral content helps extraction while allowing the floral and lemon impressions to remain distinct. Avoid distilled water and keep water composition stable when comparing grind changes. Taste at several temperatures because floral aromas and acidity can shift noticeably as the cup cools. Compare this regional coffee with Bendix Honduras Light Roast for a lighter roast category, or Bendix Papua New Guinea Dark Roast for a fuller, smoke-and-chocolate direction. Keep the brewer and ratio consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a light roast?
No. Bendix identifies this Yirgacheffe as medium-dark despite its floral and lemon tasting notes.
Is lemon added?
No added flavoring is documented. Lemon describes the perceived finish.
Is it certified organic?
Bendix says organically grown, but the listing does not name a specific certification.
Which process was used?
The post-harvest processing method is not supplied.
Can I brew it in a French press?
Yes. Choose coarse ground or grind whole beans medium-coarse for the immersion recipe above.
Who produced the coffee?
A producer or washing station is not identified in the available product information.
Ordering and shipping
Coffee ships directly from the roaster partner. Roasted and green coffee do not qualify for free shipping; shipping charges are set by the partner. Coffee orders are not eligible for returns or cancellations, so confirm the bag size and grind before ordering.
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