Specialty coffee beans Parallel Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, 200 g

The enticing aromas of ripe blueberries, blackcurrants, and delightfully sweet vanilla fill the air. There’s a hint of bergamot in there too, reminiscent of a fragrant cup of Earl Grey… Light acidity, like that of forest berries, dances on the palate, making this experience even less likely to be forgotten.

Such flavours and aromas can only come from the distant lands of Ethiopia, famous the world over for the fruity, floral, winey, tea-like coffees they produce. It’s no wonder that this country is also known as the birthplace of coffee. Flying high over Yirgacheffe, one of the best-known Ethiopian coffee-growing regions, one can admire a myriad of expansive fields, each marked by a different shape, yet all providing sustenance for luscious coffee plants belonging to some of Ethiopia’s oldest arabica subspecies. Huge hammocks are hanging nearby: they’re filled with coffee beans, handpicked and processed carefully by the local farmers. Once no less than 12 weeks have passed, and once these beans have successfully absorbed every bit of sunshine they can get, they continue their journey, blessing numerous corners of the globe with their extraordinary flavours. 

Country of origin | Ethiopia

Region | Yirgacheffe

Producer | Smallholder farmers

Altitude | 1800–2000 m

Arabica varietal | Heirloom

Process | Washed

Roast profile | Medium

SCA score | 85 out of 100

Flavour palette | Blueberries, blackcurrants, vanilla

Recommended brewing methods: all brewing methods, including espresso. 

Ingredients: roasted coffee beans.

Storage conditions: store sealed in a dark, dry and cool place.

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What is “Parallel Specialty”?

“Parallel Specialty” is a deeper exploration of the Coffee Belt—the equatorial region where the world’s finest coffees grow. While the original Parallel line celebrated regional diversity through curated blends dedicated to different continents, the “Specialty” edition zooms in on single-origin coffees that capture the essence of one place, one terroir, one moment in time.

Each coffee is a reflection of its native habitat—be it the misty highlands of Ethiopia, sunlit valleys of Colombia, or remote farms in Sumatra. Selected for exceptional quality and unique flavour, these coffees offer an unparalleled taste experience.

The name “Parallel” still speaks of geography, but now also stands for precision, traceability, and purity. Let “Parallel Specialty” take you on a journey—one cup, one story, one unforgettable taste at a time.