Ethiopia · Natural · Light-Medium
Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex
Roasted by Higher Grounds Trading Co.
This natural Guji selection offers a smooth, creamy body with complex fruit notes balanced by sugar cookies and salted caramel.

From the roaster
Dhaka Bor Banti is an exciting selection from the Guji region, an area rapidly gaining recognition within Ethiopia’s already world-renowned coffee landscape. This natural offering is sweet and layered with complex fruit notes, balanced beautifully by indulgent confectionary notes of sugar cookies, salted caramel, and warm brown spices. Together, these flavors create a profile that is both vibrant and comforting, with a touch of savory intrigue in the finish.
The body is exceptionally smooth and creamy, offering a rich, velvety mouthfeel that lingers. Roasted to a Light-Medium profile, Dhaka Bor Banti carries a hint of roast character while still showcasing the modern, fruit-forward elegance Ethiopia is known for.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and every sip proves why it’s legendary. Centuries of tradition and unmatched skill create flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Expect bright berry, lush fruit, sweet florals, and tea-like elegance.
— Higher Grounds Trading Co.
Context
The Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex, sourced by Higher Grounds Trading Co., represents the distinct profile of the Guji region. As a natural-processed coffee, this lot undergoes a processing method where the cherry remains intact during drying, a technique often associated with enhanced sweetness and complex fruit characteristics. In the cup, this specific selection highlights a balance between bright berry acidity and the comforting, dessert-like qualities of sugar cookies and salted caramel.
When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often reference the flavor wheel to categorize the interplay between the lush fruit notes and the underlying warm brown spices. While natural-processed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their intense aromatics and sweet florals, the Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex offers a unique expression of these traditional Guji traits, providing a nuanced experience that bridges the gap between vibrant fruit-forward acidity and a rich, spiced finish.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex grown?
Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex, roasted by Higher Grounds Trading Co., is sourced from Guji, Ethiopia.
What does Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex taste like?
Expect tasting notes of fruit, sugar cookies, salted caramel, warm brown spices, bright berry, lush fruit, and sweet florals.
How is Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex processed?
Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex uses the Natural process.
What roast level is Ethiopian Dhaka Bor Banti: Natural Apex?
It is roasted to a light-medium level.
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