Ethiopia Zema Ademe (Natural)

12oz Bag

Blueberries & Cream, Cherry, Dark Honey, Mango Lassi

Process: Natural

Farm: Dinkalem Ademe Farm

Varietal: Heirloom Varieties

Region: Keffa

Producer: Dinkalem Ademe

Grown by producer Dinkalem Ademe on his high-elevation farm in Keffa, this natural-process coffee is made from Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Its vibrant profile brings together juicy fruit and creamy sweetness, with notes of blueberries and cream, cherry, dark honey, and mango lassi.

“Zema” is an Amharic word for a melody or traditional chant. Swift Coffee Sourcing chose the name as a tribute to “The Song of Ethiopia,” reflecting the importer’s connection to both music and its coffee-growing partners. Zema’s flavor profile remains remarkably consistent from year to year — less like composing a new melody and more like returning to a cherished classic.

This coffee is sourced through Swift Coffee Sourcing, a specialty importer named after the resilient swift bird, which can spend months in continuous flight above coffee-growing regions. Swift works closely with trusted partners in Ethiopia, supporting local processing and training while building lasting relationships throughout the supply chain.

The Ethiopia Zema Ademe, sourced from the Keffa region by producer Dinkalem Ademe, represents the distinct character of Heirloom varieties grown in their ancestral home. As a natural-processed coffee, this lot benefits from the traditional drying techniques common to the Ethiopia · Keffa region, which often impart a syrupy body and pronounced sweetness. Natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit vibrant, fruit-forward profiles, and this selection from Case Study Coffee highlights these qualities through notes of blueberries, cream, cherry, dark honey, and mango lassi. When evaluating such complex profiles, referencing a flavor wheel can help identify the nuanced layers of stone fruit and floral honey that define these high-quality Ethiopian beans. This coffee serves as a compelling example of how specific regional terroir and careful post-harvest handling converge to create a uniquely expressive cup.