Volcanica Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee - USDA Organic vs Intelligentsia Fruit Bat Espresso
Two coffees that land close together on paper: also from Ethiopia. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee - USDA Organic | Fruit Bat Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Volcanica | Intelligentsia |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Medium | — |
| Origin | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Process | Washed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | lemon, blueberry, blackberry | blood orange, black cherry, black currant |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Kosher | Direct Trade |
| Typical price | $ | $$$$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | — | Espresso |
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee - USDA Organic
Lemon, blueberry and blackberry is a berry-forward list, and the altitude is high at 2,290 meters. Roasted medium rather than light, so it may sit a little rounder than some Yirgacheffes. Organic, fair trade and kosher, in a 16-ounce bag.
Pick it if lemon, blueberry and blackberry sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for Berry lovers who prefer a medium roast
See Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee - USDA Organic →Fruit Bat Espresso
Blood orange, black cherry and black currant: this espresso blend reads like a fruit bowl. Washed Ethiopian and Kenyan coffee, grown at 2,000 to 2,200 meters. Intelligentsia sells it as an espresso first, so pull it as shots before you try it any other way.
Pick it if blood orange, black cherry and black currant sound good to you.
Best for Espresso drinkers who want a fruit-led shot
See Fruit Bat Espresso →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.