Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Natural

LIGHTER ROAST | Blueberry | Strawberry Jam | Honey | Cocoa Nib

Our roast rated 95 points by Coffee Review (August 2025). We love natural processed Ethiopia coffees and this is an exceptional lot from the renowned Worka Sakaro washing station in the Gedeo zone of Yirgacheffe.  Along with 12 standardized washing tanks and 171 drying beds, Worka Sakaro has 2.9 hectares of land for coffee growing located at 1995m in the village of Worka Chelbiesa.

The smallholder farmers deliver their ripe cherries to the washing station where they are immediately hand sorted for quality and the best are taken to sun dry on raised beds for approximately 21 days. Worka Sakaro is known for their consistent very high quality.

The Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Natural, sourced by Magnolia Coffee, represents a distinct expression of the Yirgacheffe region. Produced at the Worka Sakaro washing station at an elevation of 1995 masl, this lot undergoes a natural process, a method often associated with intensified sweetness and pronounced fruit characteristics. In the cup, this coffee presents a profile defined by blueberry, strawberry jam, honey, and cocoa nib.

When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between berry-forward acidity and deeper, sugar-browning notes. Natural-processed coffees from this region frequently exhibit a heavier body and complex fruit-forward qualities compared to their washed counterparts. By highlighting the specific output of the Worka Sakaro station, this selection offers a clear look at how traditional processing techniques influence the final sensory experience of Ethiopian heirloom varieties.