What makes Ethiopian natural coffee special
Ethiopia is widely regarded as the origin of the coffee plant Coffea arabica and coffee culture itself. Genuine Origin+2DRWakefield+2
The “natural” or dry process used in many Ethiopian coffees means the cherry (fruit) stays on the bean during drying. This tends to produce very fruity, intense flavour profiles. Genuine Origin+2Duluth Coffee Company+2
Many of the coffees come from smallholder farmers in high-altitude zones (often 1,700 m and up) in regions like Sidama Zone, Yirgacheffe (in the larger Gedeo zone) and Guji Zone.