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| Origin | Sidama region, Ethiopia |
| Process | Natural (sun-dried, natural process) |
| Fermentation | 36-48 hours in wet mill |
| Drying Time | 15-21 days |
| Roast level | Light |
| Tasting notes | Blueberry, sweet citrus, floral |
Ethiopian natural-process coffees are among the most flavorful in the world. They are also known as sun-dried coffees, and tend to have fruitier, more surprising flavors than their washed counterparts. Sundried on raised beds for up to 17 days, this coffee comes to us from the Durame Village of Kembata, Ethiopia. At 2100 meters above sea level, the soil is extremely fertile and ideal for growing high quality coffee beans. These natural coffee beans express eye-popping florals and fruity notes, resulting in a medium-bodied cup. The resulting coffee is an extremely complex, well rounded cup marked with notes of blueberry and sweet citrus. We roast these beans on the lighter side, imparting just enough roast to bring out its more subtle floral notes.
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