Tasting notes: Apricot, caramel slice, orange.

Coffee breakdown:
Country: Ethiopia
Variety: Heirloom Varietals
Process: Washed
Producer: Southern Nations, Nationalities & Peoples (SNNP)
Relationship Length: Several years
Altitude: 1900-2100 masl

This Ethiopian coffee originates from the Gedeb district in the Gedeo zone, a region renowned for producing sought-after coffees. Pillar Coffee Roasters collaborates with local smallholder farmers in small lots, nurturing the coffee in a unique microclimate under native forest shade. The cherries are selectively picked at optimal maturity, hand-sorted, and processed using a meticulous washed method involving pulping, fermentation, washing, and raised-bed drying. This careful process ensures consistency and uniformity, resulting in a coffee with a distinct character.

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, boasting a rich history of diverse varietals. Heirloom varietals, abundant in Ethiopia, are the result of centuries of breeding and mutation, each offering unique flavor profiles. Sampling these heirloom varietals is an exciting journey, often revealing surprising and delightful characteristics.