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Ethiopia Harrar Melesa Natural

NaturalMediumNorthscore 64
Ethiopia Harrar Melesa Natural by Sparrow Coffee
Producer
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Farm / Co-op
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Process
Natural
Altitude
1800–1800 m
Varietals
heirloom
Harvest
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Weight
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Bag price
$22.50
Price / oz
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Brew
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As cupped

cocoa · dried fruits of blood orange · plum · black pepper

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Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

64

Limited signal

Confidence45% coverage / 2 of 4 signals

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Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review

  • Community sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 44% weight
  • Sensory average
    Mean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
    55/ 56% weight

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About Sparrow Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Sparrow Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a reliable local roaster, particularly noted for their diverse offerings ranging from approachable blends to more adventurous, high-quality single origins like Wush Wush. Community members have shared positive experiences with their beans, specifically highlighting their ability to produce excellent espresso and memorable pour-over cups. While not a frequent topic of broad discussion, they are consistently mentioned as a reputable option for those seeking quality coffee in their respective regions.

reliable local roastergood for espresso and pour-overdiverse bean selectionmemorable single origins
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