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LIGHT ROAST

8oz. whole bean coffee

The first Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Natural of the season! A bit on the exotic side but if you love traditional Ethiopian Naturals, don’t shy away from this one. Many times “Anerobic” processing gives the coffee a pretty intense sour/grape/winey tone, but in this case, it is a very mild processing. Not overly fermented, boozy, or sour. A lovely and very clean more fruit forward cup. 

During the harvest season in Ethiopia’s famed Yirgacheffe (Gedeo Zone), thousands of smallholder farmers hand‑pick ripe heirloom cherries from shaded garden plots intercropped with food crops—traditional low‑input agroforestry that preserves biodiversity and soil health. This Grade 1 “Supernatural” showcases the classic high‑elevation Yirgacheffe clarity plus intensified fruit sweetness.

Environmental stewardship here is rooted in the farmers’ shade‑grown, organic‑style methods: diverse canopy cover, minimal synthetic inputs, intercropping, and raised‑bed sun drying—all practices that support pollinators, natural pest balance, and gradual, even drying that protects cup quality.

A short regional history: Yirgacheffe’s smallholder cooperative and union structure helped formalize quality separation and direct export pathways—cooperative models across southern Ethiopia funnel premiums back into community infrastructure (schools, clinics, water, roads) and reinforce sustainable practices (shade retention, organic methods) to adapt to climate variability.

Flavor
Strawberry jam, apricot, hibiscus, baking spice, and heavy cream. This one reminds me of a very nice Yemen coffee, gets a bit of that “banana” fruity tone not often seen. A super creamy cup character and a bit of tropical and traditional fruit notes.