Comparison

Intelligentsia Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Single Origin Espresso vs Volcanica Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee

Two coffees that land close together on paper: also from Ethiopia and decaf. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.

Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Single Origin EspressoEthiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee
RoasterIntelligentsiaVolcanica
FormatWhole bean · GroundWhole bean · Ground
Roast—Medium
OriginEthiopiaEthiopia
ProcessWashedWashed
Tasting noteslime zest, black cherry, stone fruitslemon, blueberry, blackberry
CaffeineRegularDecaf
CertificationsDirect TradeFair Trade, Kosher
Typical price$$$$$
Brews well in (roaster)Espresso—
Intelligentsia

Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Single Origin Espresso

An Ethiopian roasted for espresso, which means a brighter shot than most. Lime zest, black cherry and stone fruits on the listing, from a washed Sidama coffee at 2,000 meters. Intelligentsia recommends it for espresso.

Pick it if lime zest, black cherry and stone fruits sound good to you.

Best for Espresso drinkers who like bright, citrusy shots

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Volcanica

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee

A decaf whose notes are all fruit: lemon, blueberry and blackberry. A washed Yirgacheffe, Swiss Water decaffeinated and roasted medium, fair trade and kosher. If you've given up on fruity decaf, give the listing a look.

Pick it if lemon, blueberry and blackberry sound good to you; you want decaf.

Best for Decaf drinkers who miss fruity coffee

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Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.