$20.00
Fruity & Floral
Notes of Strawberry, Floral & Blueberry
A smooth, fruity, and sweet expression of the most traditional flavors of Ethiopian coffee. Bright citrus tones accented by berry-forward juiciness and an uplifting and elegant floral finish.
Roast
Brightness
Body
Producer: Smallholder Farmers Surrounding Yirgacheffe
Altitude:
1900-2400 meters
Varietals:
Ethiopia Landraces
Process:
Traditional style natural - coffee cherries are hand sorted for ripeness before being moved to raised beds to dry to optimal moisture over the course of 2-4 weeks.
Harvest:
November-February 2024
Region:
Gedeo Zone
What We Love
Our Ethiopia Natural roast showcases the rich tradition of one of coffee’s oldest processing methods. This slow, low-intervention fermentation brings out deep fruit and floral notes, complemented by rustic sugars and warming spices. Bright citrus highlights add vibrancy, while the signature smooth finish of Ethiopian coffee ties it all together—offering a distinct and unforgettable taste of its place of origin.
About the Coffee
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee—every coffee plant in the world can trace its genetic roots back to this land. Because of this, Ethiopian coffees embody some of the purest and most essential flavors found anywhere. The rolling mountains and the villages among them benefit from one of the most ideal climates for coffee production anywhere in the world. Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage is deeply woven into its history, and even today, it remains one of the highest coffee-consuming nations among coffee producers.
While coffee processing has evolved over centuries, the natural (or dry) method remains the oldest and most traditional approach. This minimal-intervention process is simple yet profound: freshly harvested coffee cherries are hand-sorted and spread across raised drying beds, where they slowly dry over several weeks until reaching the perfect moisture level. During this time, the cherries take on a raisin-like appearance, and the prolonged fermentation imparts a distinct fruitiness to the coffee seeds, carrying through to the final cup.
To us, Ethiopia Natural represents and expresses one of the most classic and genuine experiences of coffee’s completely natural flavor. It highlights the inherent fruit characteristics—like berries and stone fruits—that Ethiopian coffees are celebrated for, while delicate floral aromas add complexity and depth to each sip.
For this particular lot, we source from villages surrounding Yirgacheffe, a region synonymous with Ethiopia’s most cherished coffee flavors. These include Charbanta and Chelbessa, two communities where Wonderstate has built sourcing relationships for over a decade. We believe the flavors of this region will captivate you just as much as they have captivated us.
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