Coffee Review — South Korea
(Rating — One to Six Stars!)
Name, Process & Varietal ~ Origin/Area ~ Farm ~ Producer ~ Altitude ~ Flavour Notes ~ Spec. Note ~ Date/Year ~ Rating
SEOUL —
Lounge Clarimento
#150 Bursa Coffee ‘Christian Mulugeta’ Under Water Natural 74158 ~ Ethiopia “Sidama, Arbegoma, Bursa” ~ Christian Mulugeta ~2.200 — 2.400 masl ~ Passion Fruit, Apricot & Apple Jam ~ 13.09.25 ~ 5/6
168 Guji Uraga Gogogu Fully Washed Heirloom ~ Ethiopia “Guji” ~ Gogogu Washing Station ~ Jasmin, Peach & Apricot ~ 19.09.25 ~ 5/6
#205 Honey Pink Bourbon ~ Colombia “Palestina, Huila” ~ El Bosque ~ Linarco Rodriguez Ospina ~ 1.750 masl ~ Honeyed Floral ~ 15.05.2026 ~ 4,5/6
#214 Double Anaerobic Washed SL9 (INCA GESHA) ~ Peru, Inkawasi “Maranniyuq” ~ Marly Palomino ~ 2.300 masl ~ Jasmine, White Peach, Elegant, Citrus Sweet & Muscat ~ 09.04.2026 ~ 4/6
#212 Natural Heirloom “Decaf” ~ Ethiopia “Yirgacheffe, Gedeo” ~ Halo Beriti Smallholders ~ 1.800 — 2.300 masl ~ Peach & Caramel ~ Mountain Water Process ~ 15.05.2026 ~ 2/6
Identity Coffee Lab
Special Tea Blend ~ 1. Costa Rica Hacienda Copey ITADAKI Gesha Washes 70% ~ 2. Colombia Aristobulo Raya Geisha Washed 30% ~ Roasting — Light (Giesen W6) ~ Peach, Black Tea, Green Tea & Bergamot ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 5/6
Santa Teresa 2000 Washed Geisha ~ Costa Rica “Santa Maria de Dota, Tarrazu” ~ Roger Urena ~ Santa Teresa ~ 2000 masl ~ Peach, Pomelo & Jasmin ~ 04.12.25 ~ 5/6
Guji Uraga Harsu Washed 74110 ~ Ethiopia “Guji, Uraga” ~ Harsu Coffee ~ 1.950 — 2.300 masl ~ Floral, Peach, Bergamot & Black Tea ~ 05.12.25 ~ 4,5/6
Le Hermosa Anaerobic Honey Geisha ~ Guatemala “Acatenango” ~ La Hermosa ~ Max Pérez ~ 1877 masl ~ Jasmine, Apple, Apricot & Bergamot ~ 05.12.25 ~ 4,5/6
No.2 Mid-Century Blend Natural & Extended Fementation ~ Ethiopia ~ Blend of three Ethiopian coffee ~ 1.927 — 2.370 masl ~ Apricot, Raspberry, Grape & Clean ~ 16.12.25 ~ 4/6
Tremor Coffee Works
El Cedro Marshell Washed Marshell ~ Peru “La Coipa, San Ignacio, Cajamarca” ~ Alejandro Padilla, El Cedro ~ 1800 masl ~ Brown Suger, Red Apples, Caramel & Jasmin ~ 04.12.25 ~ 4/6
Sidama Arbegona G1 Natural JARC 74112 ~ Ethiopia “Rumudamo Kebele, Arbegona, Sidama” ~ Rumudamo Washing Station ~ 1.920 — 2.330 masl ~ Hibiscus & Fig ~ 18.12.25 ~ 5/6
Tatu AB TOP Washed SL28, SL34, Ruiru11 & Batian ~ Kenya “Kiambu County” ~ Tatu ~ 1570 masl ~ Rooibos, Caramel, Cherry & Citrus ~ 15.12.25 ~ 4,5/6
John Small Roastery
Aristobulo Rayo Washed Geisha ~ Colombia “Altos Guayabos, Otrega, Tolima” ~ Siruma ~ 1.830 masl ~ Jasmine, Green Apple, White Grape & Milk Chocolate ~ 09.04.2026 ~ 4,5/6
Bergwu Selection Honey Heirloom ~ Ethiopia “Oromia Region, West Guji Zone, Hambella Wamena Woreda” ~ Pebble Private Company ~ 1.900 — 2.300 masl ~ Mandarin, Jasmine, Honey & Stonefruit ~ 15.05.2026 ~ 2,5/6
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La Palma El Tucan Washed Sidra pH ~ Colombia ~ 17.09.25 ~ 6/6
Santa Teresa C.o.E #1 Washed Geisha ~ Costa Rica ~ 17.09.25 ~ 5/6
Gondo BP Top Washed SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 & Batian ~ Kenya ~ 17.09.25 ~ 4,5/6
Naranja Washed ~ Peru ~ 17.09.25 ~ 3/6
Mesh Coffee
El Socorro Fully Washed Red Bourbon ~ Guatemala ~ 13.09.25 ~ 5/6
Brewing Ceremony
Finca Deborah Anaerobic Natural Geisha ~ Panama ~ 15.09.25 ~ 6/6
Die Synthese
Jermah Natural ~ Yemen ~ 16.09.25 ~ 4/6
Dark Edition
Guji Uraga Laro Natural ~ Ethiopia ~ 12.09.25 ~ 5/6
Nigusse Gemeda Karamo Bura Washed ~ Ethiopia ~ 30.09.25 ~ 4/6
Sidamo Bensa Natural ~ Ethiopia ~ 14.09.25 ~ 4/6
Nigusse Gemeda Morke Natural G1 ~ Ethiopia “Sidamo Bura” ~ Nigusse Gemeda ~ Dried Berries, Cranberry, Young Plum, Blueberry, Cherry & Funky ~ 03.05.2026 ~ 3,5/6
Kianderi Washed AA #020 ~ Kenya "Kirinyaga" ~ Floral, Yellow Stone Fruit, Berry, Blueberry & Funky ~ xx ~ xx
RECEPTION
Eftain Natural Geisha ~ Peru ~ 16.09.25 ~ 5/6
Santa Rosa Washed Pacamara ~ El Salvador “San Ignacio, Chalatenango” ~ Jorge Raul Rivera ~ Muscat, Pineapple & Floral ~ 04.05.2026 ~ 4/6
Gogugu Washed Welisho & Dega ~ Ethiopia ~ 11.11.25 ~ 3,5/6
Red Mountain AA Washed ~ Kenya ~ 16.09.25 ~ 3/6
Worka Nenke Washed ~ Ethiopia ~ 16.09.25 ~ 3/6
Kihei
Eosma Poza Geisha Natural Geisha ~ Guatemala ~ Eosma Poza ~ 1800 masl ~ Floral, Kumquat & Grapefruit ~ 04.12.25 ~ 5/6
El Sccorro Laurina Washed Laurina ~ Guatemala “Palencia” ~ Juan Diego De La Cerda ~ 1.540 — 1.860 masl ~ Apricot, Orange & Ceylon Tea ~ 05.12.25 ~ 5/6
Cappy
KII AA Washed SL28, SL34 & Batian ~ Kenya “Kirinyaga” ~ Kii Washing Station ~ 1.600 — 1.900 masl ~ Grapefruit & Brown Suger ~ 04.12.25 ~ 4/6
Elak
Adolphe Anaya Washed Crimson Red Bourbon ~ Colombia ~ 01.10.25 ~ 3/6
Coffee Libre
Basha Bebele Red Honey Heirloom ~ Ethiopia ~ 01.10.25 ~ 5/6
Malic Coffee
Cerro Azul Oasis Washed Geisha ~ Honduras “Commayagua” ~ Mierisch Family ~ 1.550 masl ~ Jasmin & Bergamot ~ 04.12.25 ~ 4/6
Toch Coffee
El Turpial Washed SL-28 ~ Colombia “Nariño” ~ 1950 masl ~ Cranberry, Pomegranate & Rose Hip~ 05.12.25 ~ 4/6
Coffee Nap Roasters
La Lima Washed Geisha ~ Peru “La Coipa, San Ignacio, Cajamarca” ~ La Lima ~ 1.900 masl ~ Floral, Green Apple, Bergamot, Chamomile & Cane Suger ~ 03.05.2026 ~ 3,5/6
Cashmere Coffee
Mungaria Natural SL28, Ruiru 11 & Batian ~ Kenya “Aguthi, Nyeri” ~ Traceability Mungaria ~ 1.800 — 2.000 masl ~ Sangria, Raspberry & Mangosteen ~ Served too early after roasting! ~ 10.04.2026 ~ 2/6
Lowkey
Lalesa Washed Heirloom ~ Ethiopia “Gedeb, Gedeo” ~ Smallholders ~ 2.000 — 2.100 masl ~ Apricot, Mandarin, Floral, Acacia Honey, Refreshing & Silky ~ 10.04.2026 ~ 2,5/6
Blend Washed Honey Natural Geisha ~ Maneepruek, Thung Chang, Nan ~ 1.500 — 1.550 masl ~ Floral, Raspberry, Rosehip, Honey, Silky, Delicate & Lingering ~ 2nd place in the 2025 Thailand Cup of Excellence ~ 15.05.2026 ~ 1/6
Noto inc
Yirgacheffe Aricha Amy G1 Washed 74110, 74158 & 74148 ~ Ethiopia “Yirgacheffe Aricha” ~ 1.950 — 2.100 masl ~ Jasmine, Peach & Earl Gray ~ 05.12.25 ~ 3/6
Gimisa
TNT Lab x Santamaria Coffee Estate Natural Geisha ~ Panama ~ 16.09.25 ~ 4/6
Pastel Coffee Works
Bare Natural ~ Ethiopia ~ 17.09.25 ~ 3/6
mueh
Unknown Washed Formation ~ Colombia ~ 17.09.25 ~ 4/6
Utility Coffee Roasters
Goro Muda Washed Heirloom ~ Ethiopia ~ 30.09.25 ~ 3/6
Namusairo Coffee
Namusairo ~ Colombia ~ 25.09.25 ~ 3/6
Wings Washed ~ Ethiopia ~ 25.09.25 ~ 3/6
Kiambu AA Washed SL28, SL34 + one more ~ Kenya ~ 25.09.25 ~ 2/6
Anthracite
Klriaini AA Washed ~ Kenya ~ 14.09.25 ~ 3/6
Protokoll
Yirgacheffe Botabaa G1 Washed ~ Ethiopia ~ 13.09.25 ~ 2/6
Foyer Roasters
Las Magaritas Anaerobic Natural Geisha ~ Colombia “Caicedonia Region of Valle del Cauca” ~ Rosehip, Raspberry, Pineapple, Whiskey & Red Wine ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4,5/6
Gedeb Lalesa G1 Washed Heirloom ~ Ethiopia “Gedeb” ~ Jasmine, Acacia, Apricot, Lime, Sugercane & Silky ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4/6
Five Brewwing
Piendamo Cauca Paraiso92 Single Anaerobic SL28 ~ Colombia “xx” ~ Passion Fruit, Sparkling, White Wine & Persimmon ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3/6
Single Origin Natural Heirloom ~ Ethiopia “Shakiso Kayon Mountain Farm ~ Blueberry, Hibiscus, Red Grape & Bergamot ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 2/6
Redplant
El Pergamino Lot.3 Washed Geisha ~ Panama “Alto Geurra, Bambito” ~ 1.800 — 2.000 masl ~ White Florals, Bergamot, Pear, Nectarine & Earl Grey ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 5/6
Serenity Blend ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3,5/6
H Coffee Roasters
Single Origin Mukris No. 50 Natural ~ Indonesia ~ Peach, Ponkan, Candy & Smooth ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4/6
La Serrania No. 34 Natural Geisha ~ Guatemala “El Progreso, San Agustin” ~ La Serrania ~ 1.400 — 1.600 masl ~ Strawberry, Mojito, Lily & Cranberry ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4,5/6
Las Brisas No. 49 Anaerobic Natural Pacamara ~ Colombia “La Estrella, Acevedo, Huila” ~ Las Brisas ~ 1.500 — 1.700 masl ~ Melon, Watermelon, Complexity & Velvety ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3,5/6
Fika Workshop
Tributos de Ota Lactic Honey Geisha ~ Costa Rica “Tarraza” ~ 1.975 masl ~ Jasmine, Honey & Milk Syrup ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4,5/6
Paraiso92 Double Anaerobic Fermentation Papayo ~ Colombia ~ 2.100 masl ~ Papaya, Green Apple & Lemon Grass ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3/6
Gray Gristmill
Chardonnay Washed Anaerobic ~ White Wine, Muscat & Grapefruit ~ 04.05.2026 ~ 2/6
Hit Coffee Roasters
KENYA Fully Washed SL28 & SL34 ~ Kenya “Nyeri, Karindundu” ~ 1.750 masl ~ Berries, Red Apples & Florals ~ 20.05.2026 ~ 3,5/6
JANGAN DONG —
Hocus Pocus Roasters
Acacia Hills AA Fully Washed Geisha ~ Tanzania ~ Jasmine, Tea-Like, Black Tea, Smooth, Caramel & Stone Fruit ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3/6
Daterra Auction Lot Masterpiece Tomaziello Yellow Natural Geisha ~ Brazil ~ Jasmine, Green Tea, Black Tea, Honey, Citric, Brown Sugar, Syrupy & Long Aftertaste ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3/6
Sky Project Alo Infinity Washed (Dark Room) ~ Ethiopia ~ Jasmine, Shine Muscat, Green Apple, Bergamot, Chamomile, Stone Fruit, Complex & Sugarcane ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 3/6
BUSAN —
Junto Coffee Roasters
Karumandi AA Washed SL28 & Ruiru11 ~ Kenya “Kirinyaga” ~ 1.650 — 1.800 masl ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 4,5/6
Cusco Marly Palomino Oxygen-Free Washed Inca Geisha & SL9 ~ Peru ~ Marly Palonino ~ 18.04.2026 ~ 5/6
aery
Ceremony Blend Natural Tamiru Tadessa Apache 74158 + Basha Bekele Gonjobe 74158 ~ Ethiopia ~ 15.05.2026 ~ 4,5/6