ETHIOPIA CHELCHELE NATURAL LOT 225 #1054

Coffee lovers seek out natural-processed Ethiopians for their intense berry flavors, and this roast is an excellent example of how deliciously sweet these coffees can be. Ethiopia is famously the "birthplace of coffee", where heirloom coffee plants grow wild throughout the lush, green highlands. Natural processing, where the freshly-picked beans are spread out to dry in the sun, has always been the traditional means of processing coffee, because it requires less water than wet processing. When done right, naturally processed beans retain a ton of fruit flavor, and often carry a pleasant wine-like acidity. They can be punchy and very sweet, with a heavy body and a pleasant, honey-like texture. With its big body, juicy flavors, and spiced cocoa undertones, this sweet roast is all of the above… with a cherry on top!

The icing on the cake is Olympia Coffee’s dedication to direct-trade sourcing, sustainability, and social responsibility. This coffee is sourced from the prized Yirgacheffe region through METAD, a family-owned import company that operates the first and only private SCAA quality control lab on the African continent. Their work results in 100% traceability back to each individual farmer: a real rarity for African coffees. In fact, Olympia Coffee Roasters loved this particular lot so much, they bought nearly all of the 300 bags! Like all of their single origins, this one is bound to sell out fast. Reserve your bag of the (berry, berry delicious) Ethiopia Chelchele Natural, and join us in celebrating the art and craft of truly exquisite coffee done right: now that’s drinking responsibly!

Available while supplies last, as whole bean or freshly-ground. Limit 3 per person.