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Ethiopia is known worldwide for its exceptional coffees, but little is known about a coffee leaf tea which has been consumed in Ethiopia for hundreds of years now. It was the original way of consuming the coffee plant long before even discovering the roasted beans.
Traditionally, the tea is prepared by plucking the leaves and leaving them to dry under the sun. The drink which is brewed afterward in hot water is widely used by people working in agriculture for its stimulating and refreshing effect. However, it’s more than a cup of refreshing tea. It’s a treasure for our health containing many health benefits.
Healthful drink
While Ethiopians have embraced the culture of the coffee leaf tea from long ago, the awareness about its high health benefits just now started slowly raising outside the coffee producing countries.
More recent research from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, and the Institute for Research and Development in Montpellier, France have discovered the amazing benefits of the tea. It’s not just an ordinary tea but a smooth and lightly sweet taste drink packed with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. The leaves contain “mangiferin” found in mangoes that help to fight inflammation, reduce cholesterol and even keep blood sugar levels stable.
Besides having a unique flavor profile, the tea also has a considerably low level of caffeine yet improving your ability to focus. It’s just a great product, and for that reason alone, we hope it will continue getting more recognition around the world.
Impact Roasters is refining its organic practices by no longer pursuing official organic certification for its Ethiopian coffee. The decision stems from the increasing bureaucracy around certification, which detracted from focusing on sustainability and responsible sourcing. Despite the lack of formal certification, their coffee remains organic in practice, as farmers still use traditional methods without harmful chemicals. Impact Roasters continues to work directly with Ethiopian farmers, ensuring high quality, ethical coffee without compromise.
For more details, visit Impact Roasters’ blog.
A perfect cup of coffee starts with the right grind size, which influences the extraction rate and flavor profile. Using the wrong grind size can lead to under-extraction, resulting in a weak and sour taste, or over-extraction, causing bitterness. Understanding the relationship between grind size and brewing method is essential. Coarse grinds work best for French press, medium-coarse for pour-over, medium for filter coffee, and fine grinds for espresso. However, adjustments may be needed based on equipment and bean type, particularly when brewing with Ethiopian beans. Experimenting will help you find the ideal balance for a flavorful cup.
