Ethiopia Gerbicho Lela
Roast level: Light-Medium
Tasting notes: stone fruit, floral and brown sugar
Roasted by Kuma, Seattle, WA
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Ethiopia Gerbicho Lela
Roast level: Light-Medium
Tasting notes: stone fruit, floral and brown sugar
Roasted by Kuma, Seattle, WA
Kuma

Ethiopia Gerbicho Lela

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews

$21.99

Made with a meticuous double-washed process, this coffee combines florals and apricot notes with a little more brown sugar sweetness than you'd expect.

Light-Medium roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Quantity

Flavor profile

Subtle and delicate with hints of

Stone fruit

Floral

Brown sugar

Origin

Country Of Origin

Ethiopia

Process

Washed

Farm

Gerbicho Lela

Variety

heirloom

Elevation

2000m

Sub Region

Sidama Zone

Kuma
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Kuma

Seattle, WA
Partnered with Trade since 2018
Named for its original owner’s bear-like rescue dog, Kuma Coffee has found a forever home in Downtown Seattle. Since 2008, this local favorite has evolved from a garage roastery to working on state-of-the-art, eco-friendly equipment and purchasing coffee direct from origin at above market price.
Fun Fact
Meaning bear in Japanese, Kuma is named for its founder’s big shaggy rescue dog.

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5 reviews
  • Samantha B.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    21 seconds ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So tasty!

    So tasty! Always love any coffee I’ve had from Kuma!

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  • Samuel G.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Always a treat

    Not great at describing coffee notes but I can’t do without the peace and comfort this warm cup in my hands brings me every morning and tastes absolutely divine.

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  • Shan W.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Smooth to the last drop

    This coffee has a great taste. It's bold and creamy. Honestly weather you like black coffee or add creamer the taste is incredible. I really enjoyed having a good cup of coffee at home.

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  • Jacob V.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over, Automatic Drip, Aeropress, Chemex
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over, Automatic Drip, Aeropress, Chemex
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love this single origin

    Solid Ethiopia here. Loved making this as a pour over!

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  • Clifford H.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Mild flavor, tilts towards bitter

    Mildly bitter without much of any light roast acidity or pop. Not offensively or overly bitter, just meh.

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