ETHIOPIA NATURAL ANASORA DEGFA 250G

This coffee continues a relationship that has been part of our journey almost from the very beginning. Our collaboration with Israel Degfa started in 2019, and since then, coffees from his network have reached us nearly every year - a consistency that speaks as much about trust as it does about quality.

Israel Degfa is widely recognized as the largest coffee producer and exporter in Ethiopia, managing an extensive network of washing stations and dry mills across key regions such as Guji, Yirgacheffe, and Sidamo. Beyond scale, his work stands out through long-term farmer relationships, strong processing protocols, and a focus on repeatable quality - values that align closely with how we approach coffee ourselves.

This natural lot comes from Anasora, in the Guji zone of Oromia, growing at elevations of up to 2,350 meters above sea level. At this altitude, slower cherry maturation contributes to higher sweetness and structure, making the area particularly well-suited for carefully processed natural coffees.

After harvest, cherries are hand-sorted at intake to remove underripe or overripe fruit, followed by floatation for density separation. Only the densest cherries move forward to drying. The coffee is then dried as whole cherries on raised African beds for approximately 15 to 18 days, with strict control over layer thickness and frequent turning to ensure even moisture loss.

Drying begins with thin layers and gradually builds as the cherries lose moisture. Beds are protected during peak sun hours and covered again at night to avoid re-wetting from humidity or dew. The goal of this approach is clarity and balance - allowing the sweetness and fruit character of a natural process to develop without rough or overly fermentative edges.

In the cup, this Anasora natural is warm and approachable. Notes of chocolate and honey form the foundation, complemented by soft berry tones that add freshness without dominating the profile. It is a coffee built around comfort and balance, while still carrying the unmistakable character of high-altitude Ethiopian naturals.

A familiar producer, a trusted origin, and a profile we continue to return to - this Anasora natural is less about novelty and more about continuity, confidence, and bringing back what we know works, year after year.