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Ethiopian Coffee Origin
Wine-Toned Acidity. Warm Spice. Balanced Body.
Region
Jimma Zone, Oromia (SW)
Altitude
1,400 – 2,000 masl
Cup Score
SCA 82 – 85+
Processing
Washed (Wet Processed)
Limu is a coffee-growing region in southwestern Ethiopia, within the Jimma Zone of Oromia. While it may not have the name recognition of Yirgacheffe or Guji, Limu is a favorite among specialty roasters who value its well-balanced cup profile, consistent quality, and excellent value-to-quality ratio.
Grown at altitudes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters, Limu coffees are predominantly washed (wet-processed), producing a clean, medium-bodied cup with wine-toned acidity and warm spice notes. The region's lush forest environment and moderate climate create ideal shade-growing conditions.
Limu's versatility is its superpower. It works beautifully as a single-origin pour over, adds complexity to premium espresso blends, and offers consistent quality year after year. For coffee lovers exploring Ethiopian origins beyond the famous names, Limu is a rewarding discovery.
Curious about Limu's flavour profile? Our tasting notes guide helps you pick out the wine, spice, and brown sugar notes in every cup. Find the perfect roast level with our roast guide, or explore our buying guide to get started.
Clean, balanced, and comfortingly complex.
Limu coffee is produced in the forest-rich highlands of southwestern Oromia, with production centered around the Jimma and Limu zones.
1,600–2,000m
The core Limu zone producing classic wine-toned, balanced coffees. Excellent washed lots with consistent quality.
1,500–1,900m
Slightly lower altitude with warmer spice notes and a rounder body. Great blend component.
1,500–1,900m
Forest-grown coffees with earthy, chocolatey character, subtle fruit sweetness, and a clean, balanced finish.
1,500–1,900m
Wild forest coffee area with naturally low yields and complex, spice-driven flavor profiles.
Limu's balanced profile makes it perfect for everyday drip brewing. Medium grind, standard 1:16 ratio.
Limu adds wine-toned complexity and body to espresso blends without overpowering other components.
Single-origin Limu in a V60 reveals surprisingly complex spice and stone fruit notes. Try it on a lazy weekend.
Limu offers a balanced, medium-bodied cup with wine-toned acidity, brown sugar sweetness, warm spice notes, and a smooth finish. Think of it as a comforting, elegant Ethiopian coffee.
While Yirgacheffe is known for bright citrus and delicate florals, Limu is warmer, spicier, and more wine-forward with a rounder body. Limu is less 'showy' but deeply satisfying.
Absolutely. Limu offers exceptional quality-to-price ratio. You get genuine Ethiopian specialty coffee character at a more accessible price point than Yirgacheffe or Guji.
Medium roast is ideal for Limu, bringing out the wine and spice notes with caramel sweetness. It also takes a slightly darker roast well for espresso blends.
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