Natural State • Volume 3

Natural State is our signature natural offering, meant to highlight affordable yet exceptional natural processed coffees. As coffee goes in out of seasons, we will constantly be searching for fresher crops, introducing new “volumes” every 4 - 6 months. Natural State Volume3 is from the Biru Bekele Washing Station in Odo Shakiso, Ethiopia who serve around 1500-2000 smallholder farmers in the city of Odo Shakiso.

WHAT IS NATURAL PROCESSING?

Processing refers to the method a coffee farmer takes to get the coffee from within the cherry to a dried seed that’s ready to be exported to us. Natural processing is the simplest, and oldest processing method. It’s also the longest of the traditional methods, sometimes taking up to 8 weeks! The natural process often results in juicier fruity flavor and acidity, heavier body and sometimes even funky characteristics.

Coffee cherries are picked and left to dry, usually on patios or raised mesh beds.

Drying usually takes 2-6 weeks, allowing for the fruit to have a greater impact on the flavor of the coffee seed over time.

Once fully dried, the cherries are depulped and milled, leaving only the green coffee behind.

The green coffee is then sent to us to roast!

VOL. 3 AGRICULTURE INFO

Grown in Odo Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia, and processed by the Biru Bekele Washing Station.

Simply a Natural processed coffee.

A blend of native Ethiopian Varietals, referred to as “Herloom” Varietals.

Grown at an altitude of 1825 Meters (5990 Feet)

Harvested from November 2023 - January 2024

TASTING NOTES BREAKDOWN

Approachable, soft malic acidity, Subtle notes of cacao | Deep syrupy and naturally sweet notes like agave | A pleasing & bright, floral finish like elderflower

Communicated on the bag as Purple Fruits & Cocoa