Halo Natural, Ethiopia

Halo Natural, Ethiopia

Orange blossom, mango, strawberry yogurt 

Roasters' Notes:

When roasting this natural Ethiopian, we apply a gentler approach than we would typically use for a washed Ethiopian. The softer density of the naturally processed coffee means we avoid driving the roast too aggressively, allowing the coffee to develop evenly. We aim to preserve its delicate fruit character and floral aromatics while building enough development for maximum sweetness. A measured approach throughout the roast helps retain the coffee’s expressive fruit qualities while keeping the cup clean and complex.

Roast style: Progressive 

Halo Natural comes from Halo Barite in Gedeb, within Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, an area also known as Yirgacheffe. The coffee is produced by around 700 smallholder farmers at 2000 - 2100m ASL and naturally processed at the Halo washing station.

The station works with SNAP Coffee, whose approach focuses on consistent specialty processing, farmer training and waste recycling. SNAP also supports local communities through initiatives including providing technology to schools and improving road access in remote farming areas.

This certified organic coffee combines heirloom varieties, high-altitude cultivation and natural processing to produce its expressive fruit character.

• Altitude: 2000 - 2100m ASL

• Processing: Natural

• Variety: Heirloom varieties

• Harvest: 2025

• Region: Halo Barite, Gedeb, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

• Producer: Smallholder farmers of the Halo Washing Station

Sourced from the Halo Barite region within the Gedeo Zone, this Halo Natural, Ethiopia offering highlights the distinct character of Heirloom varieties cultivated by smallholder farmers. Processed at the Halo Washing Station, this lot utilizes natural processing, a method often associated with enhanced sweetness and complex fruit-forward profiles. Rosetta Roastery presents this coffee with tasting notes of orange blossom, mango, and strawberry yogurt, inviting drinkers to explore the nuances of the cup.

When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often reference the flavor wheel to identify specific aromatic compounds. While natural-processed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their vibrant acidity and heavy fruit characteristics, the specific terroir of the 2000-2100 masl landscape in Gedeb plays a vital role in shaping the final experience. This selection serves as a compelling example of the diversity found within Ethiopian coffee production.