2026 Danche, White Honey - Ethiopia

This year, we worked with the Danche site and the SNAP quality control team to try to build even higher-quality lot selections. The results of these new protocols have been exceptional. In the cup we find peach tea, watermelon, and Key lime.

The 2026 Danche, White Honey, sourced from Ethiopia and roasted by Sey Coffee, represents a meticulous approach to post-harvest handling. This lot utilizes the white honey process, a technique that sits between washed and natural methods by leaving a thin layer of mucilage on the bean during drying. As detailed in our processing methods explainer, this specific level of fruit-flesh retention often influences the final cup profile, balancing clarity with subtle sweetness.

In the cup, this coffee presents a vibrant array of flavors, including peach tea, watermelon, and Key lime. When evaluating such nuanced profiles, tasters often find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to identify the specific acidity and fruit characteristics present. While honey-processed coffees generally aim to bridge the gap between the clean finish of a washed coffee and the syrupy body of a natural, this selection highlights the distinct terroir of the Danche region.