Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Natural

This Natural Ethiopian is bright with sweet lemon bar acidity and a silky, lingering mouthfeel. Notes of graham cracker and sweet cream bring balance, finishing with a lasting sweetness.

Messenger Coffee's Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Natural showcases the distinctive character of natural-processed coffees, where the fruit remains in contact with the bean during drying. This lot from Ethiopia's Ayla Bombe region expresses brightness and sweetness typical of the terroir, with the roaster identifying layered notes of lemon bar, graham cracker, and sweet cream. Natural processing often amplifies fruit-forward and dessert-like qualities, and this coffee's flavor profile suggests a balanced interplay between citric acidity and comforting sweetness. Explore the full sensory vocabulary to contextualize these tasting notes within broader coffee flavor profiles.