Ethiopia · Natural
Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural
Roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee
This natural-process coffee delivers amplified sweetness and abundant dark fruit flavors while highlighting its heirloom variety and exceptional terroir.
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From the roaster
This lot was dried in the fruit. It delivers the amplified sweetness and abundant dark fruit flavors we expect from a natural-process coffee without muting the intrinsic quality of this heirloom variety or the exceptional terroir of the place where it was grown. Try it with our Ethiopia Metad Buku Washed to see what a difference processing can make.
— Intelligentsia Coffee
Context
The Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural, sourced by Intelligentsia Coffee, represents the distinct profile of Ethiopia coffee production. This lot is composed of Heirloom varietals, a term used to describe the diverse, indigenous coffee plants native to the region. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness compared to washed counterparts. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final cup profile in our technical guide.
In the cup, this selection is characterized by notes of dark fruit. When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify specific nuances within the fruit category. By utilizing the natural drying process, the Metad Buku producers highlight the inherent complexity of Ethiopian coffee, offering a sensory experience that reflects both the regional terroir and the careful handling of the harvest.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural grown?
Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural, roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.
What does Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural taste like?
Expect tasting notes of dark fruit.
How is Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural processed?
Ethiopia Metad Buku Natural uses the Natural process.
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