SIMBA – Ethiopian Single Origin Arabica Beans – Medium-Dark Roast Coffee

Discover the bold elegance of SIMBA, an Ethiopian single origin coffee sourced from the celebrated Yirgacheffe region. Known for producing some of the world’s most distinctive speciality coffees, Yirgacheffe is admired for its bright acidity, aromatic complexity and fruit-driven flavour profiles.

Grown at elevations reaching approximately 1,900 metres above sea level, SIMBA is made from Ethiopian Arabica varieties including Dega, Kudhume and Wolisho. These varieties are naturally processed to highlight the coffee’s sweetness, clarity and expressive fruit character.

Roasted to a medium-dark profile, SIMBA delivers a rich and aromatic cup with notes of dark chocolate, blueberry and lime. The dark chocolate note brings depth and comfort, blueberry adds soft jammy sweetness, and lime gives the cup a bright citrus lift. The result is a smooth yet vibrant coffee with a syrupy body and a clean, memorable finish.

Ethiopian single origin coffee from Yirgacheffe

Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia’s most famous coffee-growing regions, recognised for coffees with clarity, brightness and complex aroma. SIMBA captures this distinctive origin character while offering a richer roast style that works beautifully across both espresso and filter brewing.

The natural process gives this coffee its fruit-forward sweetness and syrupy texture. During natural processing, the coffee cherry dries around the bean, allowing more fruit character and body to develop. This helps create SIMBA’s blueberry sweetness, citrus brightness and smooth lingering finish.

Best brewing methods for SIMBA

SIMBA is a versatile coffee that performs well across a wide range of brewing methods, including espresso, Moka Pot, French Press, AeroPress, V60 and Chemex.

As an espresso, SIMBA produces a bold and aromatic shot with dark chocolate depth, blueberry sweetness and citrus brightness. In milk-based drinks such as flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes, the chocolate and berry notes become smoother and more indulgent.

For pour-over methods such as V60 or Chemex, SIMBA becomes brighter and more delicate, showing more lime, fruit sweetness and floral character. In a French Press or Moka Pot, the body becomes fuller and richer, creating a smooth, syrupy and satisfying cup.

Why choose SIMBA Ethiopian single origin coffee?

SIMBA is designed for coffee drinkers who enjoy flavour complexity, aromatic depth and a smooth, fruit-led cup. As an Ethiopian single origin coffee, it offers a clear expression of Yirgacheffe’s distinctive brightness, balanced by a medium-dark roast that gives the coffee extra richness and body.

The natural process helps develop sweetness, fruit character and mouthfeel, while the roast profile adds chocolate depth and a smooth finish. This makes SIMBA a strong choice for anyone who enjoys speciality coffee with bold flavour and elegant balance.

For espresso, expect dark chocolate, blueberry and citrus brightness. For filter brewing, expect a lighter and more aromatic cup with lime, gentle fruit character and a clean finish. For French Press, expect a rounder body with a smooth and lingering aftertaste.

Whether brewed black or enjoyed with milk, SIMBA delivers a luxurious and distinctive coffee experience. It is perfect for those looking for a medium-dark roast coffee that is rich, aromatic, fruit-driven and full of Ethiopian character.

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Flavour: Dark chocolate, blueberry, lime
Roast level: Medium-dark
Body: Medium, syrupy and smooth
Acidity: Vibrant citrus acidity
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Process: Natural
Variety: Dega, Kudhume, Wolisho
Altitude: Up to 1,900m above sea level
SCA score: 88
Coffee type: 100% Arabica beans
Best brewing: Espresso, Moka Pot, French Press, AeroPress, V60, Chemex