Ethiopia · Natural
Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe
Roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee
This uncommon single-grower lot from Ethiopia was dried in the fruit to create pronounced berry flavors.
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From the roaster
Origin Story
This lot is uncommon: it comes from a single small-scale grower in Ethiopia, where most people's small daily harvests are bulked with others to create larger lots. Alemu Beraso's coffee was separated from the rest of the coffee at the washing station where it was processed, then dried in the fruit to create pronounced berry flavors.
— Intelligentsia Coffee
Context
Sourced from the renowned Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe region, this Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe is produced by Alemu Beraso and offered by Intelligentsia Coffee. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced fruit-forward characteristics to the final cup. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final profile in our technical guide.
The roaster identifies a distinct berry note in this specific lot. When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the nuances found in your brew. While natural-processed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their complexity, this selection highlights the specific work of Alemu Beraso, showcasing the unique intersection of traditional processing and regional terroir.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe grown?
Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe, roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee, is sourced from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia.
What does Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe taste like?
Expect tasting notes of berry.
How is Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe processed?
Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe uses the Natural process.
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