Ethiopia Kayon Mountain

FARM/CO-OP: Kayon Mountain Farm REGION: Shakiso, Guji ORIGIN: Ethiopia VARIETY: Heirloom Ethiopian Varieties PROCESSING METHOD: Natural ELEVATION: 1,900-2,200m

TASTE: Coffee Blossom | Strawberry | Key Lime

ROAST: Light

Our first release of the new year comes from the Shakiso highlands of East Guji, Ethiopia. This naturally processed lot is produced at Kayon Mountain Farm, a family-owned farm led by Ismael Hassen Aredo since 2012. Carefully grown and sun-dried on raised beds, this heirloom Ethiopian coffee shines with a bright, fruit-forward profile. In the cup, expect sweet coffee blossom and strawberry, balanced by a vibrant key lime acidity.

Learn more about Kayon Mountain Farm and the story behind this exceptional Ethiopian coffee.

Sourced from the Kayon Mountain Farm in the Shakiso district of Guji, this Ethiopia Kayon Mountain selection represents the distinct profile of Ethiopia · Shakiso, Guji. Produced by the Kayon Mountain Farm using heirloom Ethiopian varieties, this lot is processed via the natural method, a technique where the coffee cherry is dried intact around the bean. Generally, natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit characteristics and increased sweetness compared to their washed counterparts.

Roasted by Ozo Coffee, this specific offering highlights delicate notes of coffee blossom, strawberry, and key lime. When evaluating these complex aromatics, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances inherent in these high-elevation heirloom beans. Grown between 1900 and 2200 masl, the coffee reflects the unique terroir of the region, balancing bright citrus acidity with the deep, jammy fruit tones often associated with the natural processing style.