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This Ethiopian dry-process (natural) lot captivates with saturated sweetness right from the dry grounds at City and City+ levels: rich dark sugars like panela, vibrant red fruits, juicy raspberry, and fragrant pie spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) that evoke fresh-baked fruit tarts.
Wet aroma explodes with fruited sweetness—blueberry cobbler straight from the oven, mixed fruit jams, and a bold, ripe cranberry punch that adds tangy vibrancy.
In the cup, light roasts deliver juicy, berry-toned profiles with exceptional refinement: remarkably clean for a dry process, practically free of the rustic or fermented edges often seen in naturals. This roast highlight a lively tangy cranberry core, layered with raw sugar notes (demerara and turbinado crunch), evolving as it cools into deeper accents of black plum, dried pineapple, and raspberry black tea. Subtle background cup aroma weaves in citrus peel zest and sweet herbs, mingling with a pleasant bitter spice finish that adds gentle complexity.
At a medium roast, the profile shifts to luxurious dark-toned bittersweetness: cacao nibs and high-percentage dark chocolate take the lead, beautifully accented by natural dried apricot, berry jam, and an intense, lingering dark cocoa aftertaste that feels rich and indulgent.
A standout Ethiopian natural—clean, fruit-forward, and versatile across roast levels, with surprising polish that makes it shine in pour-over, drip, or as a refined single-origin espresso base.
