Ethiopian Heirlooms Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters \| Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Varieties ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Ethiopian Heirlooms Ethiopian Heirlooms =================== Arabica variety Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. On Unpacking Coffee, **Ethiopian Heirlooms** appears in **8 coffees** from **8 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Ethiopia** . They are usually **washed** — 4 of the 6 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **black tea** , **butterscotch** , **bergamot** and **caramel** in the same cuppings. 8 coffees tracked 8 roasters offering 1 growing origin 18 cuppings logged Based on 18 cuppings logged here, most recently November 10, 2026. Where it's grown [ Ethiopia 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 18 cuppings of this variety. [ black tea×7](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ butterscotch×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ bergamot×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/107 "bergamot") [ caramel×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ lime×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ blueberry×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") [ cherry×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ cocoa powder×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") [ dark chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ jasmine×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55 "jasmine") [ lavender×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ lemongrass×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") How it's processed 6 of the 8 coffees record a process. Washed 4 Natural 2 Swiss Water® 1 Roasters working with Ethiopian Heirlooms [ CC Coava Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) [ EC Equator Coffees 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees) [ HD Harder Day Coffee Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/233-harder-day-coffee-company) [ MC Máquina Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) [ RH Roast House 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/234-roast-house) [ RC Ruby Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) [ SB Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Questions about Ethiopian Heirlooms in coffee ### What does Ethiopian Heirlooms taste like? Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. On Unpacking Coffee, Ethiopian Heirlooms appears in 8 coffees from 8 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Ethiopia. They are usually washed — 4 of the 6 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted black tea, butterscotch, bergamot and caramel in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Ethiopian Heirlooms? 8 coffees are grown from Ethiopian Heirlooms, including Reko Ethiopia by Ruby Coffee Roasters, Ethiopia Suke Quto Decaf by Roast House and Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural by Equator Coffees. ### Where is Ethiopian Heirlooms grown? Those coffees most often come from Ethiopia. ### What flavors does Ethiopian Heirlooms show? Tasters also noted black tea, butterscotch, bergamot and caramel in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Kochere Elevation 1850-2100m Source Reko Washing Station First noted Nov 10, 2026 Last tasted Nov 10, 2026 1 cupping [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ### [ Ethiopia Suke Quto Decaf ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/41-ethiopia-suke-quto-decaf) by [Roast House](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/234-roast-house) Process Swiss Water®, Natural Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) First noted Aug 18, 2025 Last tasted Aug 18, 2025 1 cupping [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") [ cocoa powder](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") [ blueberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") ### [ Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/39-ethiopia-sun-dried-natural) by [Equator Coffees](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees) Process Natural Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji Source Kayon Mountain Estate First noted Aug 16, 2025 Last tasted Aug 16, 2025 1 cupping [ blueberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") [ jasmine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55 "jasmine") [ cocoa nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/121 "cocoa nibs") ### [ Ethiopia Limmu Kossa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/35-ethiopia-limmu-kossa) by [Harder Day Coffee Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/233-harder-day-coffee-company) Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Limmu First noted Jul 29, 2025 Last tasted Jan 26, 2026 2 cuppings [ jasmine tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/164 "jasmine tea") [ sweet basil](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/165 "sweet basil") [ blackberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") ### [ Ethiopia Limmu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/31-ethiopia-limmu) by [Máquina Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Limmu First noted Jul 13, 2025 Last tasted Jul 13, 2025 1 cupping [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ jasmine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55 "jasmine") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") ### [ Duromina ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/29-duromina) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Jimma First noted Jun 28, 2025 Last tasted Jul 11, 2025 4 cuppings [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ pine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ### [ Rako ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/27-rako) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) First noted Jun 18, 2025 Last tasted Jun 18, 2025 2 cuppings [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ cocoa powder](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") ### [ Meaza ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/15-meaza) by [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) First noted Jun 08, 2025 Last tasted Sep 05, 2025 6 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ bergamot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/107 "bergamot") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lemongrass](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Kochere Elevation 1850-2100m Source Reko Washing Station First noted Nov 10, 2026 Last tasted Nov 10, 2026 1 cupping [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) [ ### [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) First noted Nov 02, 2026 Last tasted Nov 02, 2026 1 cupping [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) [ ### [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1400-2000m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) [ ### [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1600-1800m First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Nov 11, 2026 1 cupping [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) [ ### [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Source Volcán Azul First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Oct 31, 2026 1 cupping [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) [ ### [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Source Gotiti washing station First noted Oct 23, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 1 cupping [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) [ ### [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Harvest June 2026 Source El Itacayo First noted Oct 20, 2026 Last tasted Oct 20, 2026 1 cupping [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) [ ### [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Karnataka Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India First noted Oct 14, 2026 Last tasted Oct 14, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) [ ### [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Source Jhoan Vergara First noted Oct 13, 2026 Last tasted Oct 13, 2026 1 cupping [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)