- We've included both a washed and a natural Ethiopia in this kit, to help you learn how to spot the differences in both. Naturals are processed by leaving the cherries intact during drying, which gives this Ethiopia popping fruit notes and a more unique flavor and body.
- Process: Natural/Dry Process
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)
- This washed Ethiopia yields a very clean, sweet cup with tangy acidity. In contrast with natural processed Ethiopias, the washed coffees deliver more pronounced citrus and more nuanced berry notes. It's one of our personal daily drivers.
- Process: Washed, Sun Dried
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)
- This high acid washed Kenya is one of the most popular among our customers. Known for their ancient cultivating and processing techniques, Kenya coffees are often bright with crisp, vibrant acidity and nuances of dried fruits and cocoa. Of all the coffees we offer, this one is one of our absolute favorites.
- Process: Washed, Sun Dried
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)
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- This washed Zambia comes from one of the most biodiverse regions in Central Africa. These beans are selectively harvested by hand before being washed and dried. Notes include toffee, mild spice and grapefruit.
- Process: Washed
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)
- This Rwanda is a great example of how positive impact through coffee can positively affect the entire coffee ecosystem. This bean comes from a group of farmers who process at a communal washing /processing station. It has notes of strawberry, banana, blueberry and chocolate.
- Process: Natural/Dry Process
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)
- This coffee comes from the Virunga Mountains, one of the regions of D.R. Congo that is fighting mightily to win back control of their vast natural resources. This natural process coffee has notes of pineapple, blueberry, raspberry and chocolate.
- Process: Natural/Dry Process
- Roast Guidelines: Mod. Light (75) - Medium (55)