Day Tripper

A one way ticket to summer!

Inspired by the kind of day trip every North Carolinian knows by heart: packing up and escaping to the beach or the mountains for a little getaway.. It's a departure from your everyday cup, here for a good time, not a long time.

This blend pulls together two Ethiopian coffees that started on the same farm but ended up worlds apart, all because of how they were handled after harvest. 

One gets the clean classic treatment of washing. The fruit comes off the bean within hours of harvest and washed clean, leaving behind something bright and tidy. The other takes the natural process, laying cherries out to sun bask for up to two weeks before the fruit ever comes off, and that slow, patient drying coaxes out an exotic, almost untamed depth. The washed coffee is roasted dark, the natural is roasted light, then they're blended together after they cool down for what's called a 'post roast blend'. 

With that you get a brew that's medium bodied, rich, and gloriously wild. Think berries and raisins, a little chocolate, a whisper of tea. The acidity snaps and sings from the first sip like red wine and a tumble of fresh berries. Refined enough for the obsessives, adventurous enough to keep things interesting. 

Don’t take too long to find out, this one’s gone before you know it.

Day Tripper, a unique offering from Larry's Coffee, showcases the diverse potential of Ethiopia through a blend of processing techniques. By combining washed and natural methods, this coffee bridges two distinct stylistic approaches to post-harvest preparation. Generally, washed coffees are celebrated for their clean, bright acidity and clarity, while natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit profiles and increased sweetness. Understanding these processing methods is essential for appreciating how producers influence the final cup profile.

In the cup, Day Tripper presents a complex interplay of berries, raisins, chocolate, and tea. These descriptors align with the broader flavor wheel, which helps tasters categorize the nuanced characteristics found in high-quality beans. Whether you are exploring the regional nuances of East African coffees or simply looking for a balanced daily brew, this selection highlights the intricate relationship between origin, technique, and sensory experience.