Ethiopian Coffee
What is Ethiopian coffee?
If you love upfront, fruity sweetness, Ethiopian coffee is exceptionally bright. Recognised globally as the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia is home to thousands of indigenous coffee varieties. Where other coffee-producing countries have to carefully plant specific varietals, coffee here grows wild. You’ll find one of the best-known expressions of Ethiopian coffee comes from Yirgacheffe, a high-altitude region in the south of the country.
Ethiopian coffee is grown at around 1,600 to 2,200 metres above sea level, and this elevation means the coffee beans are denser and hold their flavour for longer. So, if you’re a fan of the floral aromas, citrus brightness and layered fruit notes of this varietal, you’re in luck. Find the best Ethiopian coffee right here at BSC.
Keep our Ethiopian coffee in your kitchen cupboard when you want on-demand access to excellent coffee. In each cup of Ethiopian coffee, you’ll taste layers of blueberry compote, peach ice tea, and milk chocolate: it’s sweet but still full of depth.
Locations
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Bold Street, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee,
89 Bold Street,
Liverpool, L1 4GD
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
In our original location, you can find Bold Street Coffee serving up signature breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and sweet treats, like doughnuts and pastries.
How to find us:
Head to St. Luke’s (locally known as the ‘Bombed-Out church’). You’ll find yourself at the bottom of Bold Street, where we’re just a couple of minutes walk up the road.
The Plaza, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee, The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool, L3 4QJ
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Fancy a full English breakfast in the heart of Liverpool’s business district? Our Plaza location brings the same quality coffee and breakfast options to professionals. We even offer a 20% discount to residents of The Plaza and Cotton Exchange!
How to find us:
Walk into The Plaza building on Old Hall Street, just a short trek from Moorfields Station.
What makes Ethiopian coffee so great?
Ethiopian coffee is quite polarising: you either love the initial hit of citrus (followed by acidic notes), or it’s not for you.
How do these distinct flavours come about? The intense, fruity, sometimes floral sweetness of Ethiopian coffee is the result of processing methods used by local farmers for thousands of years.
Around 70-80% of Ethiopian coffee is naturally processed – here, the whole coffee cherry is dried before the seed is removed, which, when done well, creates coffees with more jammy sweetness, heavier body, and richer berry or stone-fruit notes.
In other cases, the coffee is harvested through washed processing – as soon as the coffee cherries are picked, they’re put through a machine (a pulper) that strips away the outer skin and fruit. This processing method creates that cleaner, brighter expression of the origin.
How do you like your cup? To find out, first, try the best Ethiopian coffee money can buy. Shop with Bold Street Coffee, and stock up on Bookkisa.
Shop Bold Street’s Ethiopian coffee favourites
Bookkisa
Bookkisa captures everything we look for in an Ethiopian lot – it’s got plenty of sweetness, bursting with fruity flavour and grounded by a creamy, comforting milk chocolate finish.
Bookkisa starts its life in Shakiso in Ethiopia’s famous Guji region. It’s produced by Ture Waji and his team at Sookoo Coffee, who work with the simple goal of producing natural-processed coffees with absolute clarity.
It’s a natural-processed coffee, meaning the farmers hand-sort only the ripest cherries and dry them in thin layers.
Bookkisa’s fruit-forward sweetness and softer texture is perfect for an omni-roast, and the Guji origin helps bring the signature complexity Ethiopian coffees are known for.
Why people love our Coffee
What makes Ethiopian coffee stand out? Grown at high altitudes, these beans are celebrated for their bright, vibrant character and delicate complexity. Expect lively notes of berries, citrus and floral tones that bring a distinctive clarity to every cup. At Bold Street Coffee, each selection is chosen to showcase these unique profiles, delivering a coffee that feels refined, expressive and full of character.
Chosen for Quality
Everything at Bold Street Coffee starts with careful selection. We source ingredients with a focus on flavour, reliability and consistency, ensuring every element meets our high standards. It’s this considered approach that helps deliver a menu you can trust, every time you visit.
Genuine, Friendly Service
At Bold Street Coffee, the experience goes beyond the cup. Our team is passionate, approachable and always ready to share their knowledge of our speciality blends. It’s this natural, friendly approach that makes every visit feel relaxed, welcoming and easy to enjoy.
A Relaxed Space to Feel at Home
Good coffee and a hearty breakfast are best enjoyed somewhere you can truly settle in. At Bold Street Coffee, we’ve created a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can take a break from the rush, meet with friends, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with freshly prepared food and expertly made coffee.
Loved by Our Community of Coffee Drinkers
From first-time visitors to loyal regulars, Bold Street Coffee is shaped by the people who return again and again. Their feedback and support inspire us to keep delivering great coffee, food, and service every day.
Ethiopian Coffee FAQs
Is Ethiopian coffee always Arabica?
Ethiopian coffee is generally always Arabica, although you may find farmers producing a small amount of Robusta. Robusta, as a species, is beloved for its bold, intense flavour and high caffeine content.
Most Ethiopian coffees are made up of heirloom Arabica varieties, and at Bold Street, Bookkisa is produced from Gibirinna 74110 and Serto 74112.
Why does Ethiopian coffee taste so fruity?
You can put the fruit-forward character of Ethiopian coffee down to a mix of high altitude and processing.
When Ethiopian coffee cherries are dried in the hot sun with the coffee cherry fruit still attached, all those sticky, sweet fruit sugars bake straight into the bean. So, you have coffee farmers to thank for the jammy hits of blueberry in your morning cup.
Is Ethiopian coffee good for filter coffee?
Ethiopian coffee is lighter in body and brighter in acidity, so it’s arguably one of the best varietals for filter coffee. Brewing methods like V60, Chemex and AeroPress give those floral aromas and layered fruit notes more space to shine.
Should I drink Ethiopian coffee with milk?
You can do – your coffee, your call! Black brewing will usually show off more of Ethiopian coffee’s florals and acidity. Milk will soften those brighter edges and bring out sweeter, creamier notes.
What is the best way to brew Ethiopian coffee?
Again, it depends on the cup you want.
At BSC, we’re big fans of using a V60 pour-over or a Chemex. The paper filter catches the heavier coffee oils and leaves you with a clean, vibrant brew that lets all those berry flavours take centre stage.
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