Warka Coffee
Great
What's behind this score
- Roasting and sourcing
- Great
- Preparation
- Great
- The vibe
- Great
- Consistency over time
- Very good
About this shop
What coffee lovers say
A summary of what people say about this shop.
Coffee lovers speak highly of the coffee, calling it the best in DC. The americano comes through smooth and bold, the cortado in the Ethiopian Flight stands out as excellent, and the Iced Addis Fire, blending mocha with Ethiopian spice, is a favorite.
What the shop says
In the shop's own words, summarized by us.
They maintain long-term relationships with the same Ethiopian washing stations and cooperatives year over year, and roast in small batches to order rather than to inventory. Founder Natnael Meseret is an Ethiopian-born engineer, certified roaster, and importer, who spent a decade as an electrical engineer supporting the U.S. Army before starting Warka; Betlhem Bekele, a clinical nurse, leads operations.
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