Pirates of Coffee - MERLOT ESPRESSO: Ethiopia Anaerobic Natural

Pirates of Coffee – MERLOT ESPRESSO: Ethiopia Anaerobic Natural

🏴☠️ A Boozy, Berry-Laced, & Bold Ethiopian Espresso Adventure

Get ready to sip on a treasure soaked in mystery and ripe red fruits. Merlot Espresso is a lush and winey Ethiopian anaerobic natural that bursts with juicy berries, velvety florals, and a deep, fermented complexity. It’s the espresso equivalent of a pirate’s nightcap — wild, rich, and dangerously smooth.

🌿 Origin: Ethiopia
🔬 Process: Anaerobic Natural
🫘 Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom
☕ Flavor Notes: Merlot wine, blackberry, rose, cherry liqueur
📈 Brew Method: Best for Espresso & Experimental Filter

🍷 What Makes It Special?

🌀 Anaerobic Fermentation, Ethiopian-Style
This coffee undergoes an oxygen-free fermentation that intensifies fruit character and brings a boozy, wine-like twist — enhancing Ethiopia’s natural berry brilliance with a refined funk.

🍒 Like Espresso Dipped in Red Wine

• Blackberry and cherry liqueur coat the tongue with rich fruit

• Rose florals float gently above the juicy depth

• Merlot-like body and a long, warming finish bring elegance and intrigue

🔥 Crafted for Espresso, Crazy Good in Filter Too
Merlot shines in tight espresso shots — thick, juicy, and clean — but when brewed as filter, the florals bloom and fruit becomes ethereal.

📜 Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Ethiopia
🌱 Region: [Can be updated if known, e.g. Guji or Sidama]
🏔️ Altitude: 1,900–2,200 MASL
🌾 Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom
🔥 Roast Profile: Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean

🏴☠️ Brewing Recommendation

⚡ Espresso: Best pulled short and sweet — think fruit syrup meets wine reduction
☕ Filter: For those who like their florals with a boozy kick, Merlot sings with pour-overs too

📸 Product photo is for representation only — each bag carries the signature of rogue fermentation

A decadent, fruit-saturated espresso with wine-like depth and floral finesse — Merlot Espresso is the perfect storm of elegance and chaos. Raise your demitasse and toast to the wild side. 🍷🫐🌹☕🏴☠️