Ethiopia Asikana

Forest Grown Heirloom Varietals

Imagine indigenous coffee trees of uncounted variety thriving among co-evolved flora and fauna… the original coffee ecosystem. Wild, exotic, and rare varietals in their original home. Nature expressing itself without need of our domination.  We as gatherers.

Our lightest roast but with more interest than most blonde coffees.  The backdrop has flavours of chocolate, stone-fruit and brown sugar while many nuances waft into focus.   Oh my, marzipan! mango! cardamom!  Bright dancing aromatic herbs (is that mint?), summer fruits (peach?), florals (rose or lilac?), hazelnut, all popping in and out of perception.  How delightful!

This coffee is particularly sensitive to being left on the burner… even a couple of minutes can ruin it!  We recommend brewing this coffee at 3/4 strength but also play around.  Makes a great espresso that is also great over ice.

Varietals: Numerous Indigenous Wild Heirloom Varietals! (many not genetically defined)  
Elevation: 1776 meters (average)
Other: Strictly High Grown Specialty Grade Arabica, Wild Forest Grown, Tree Dried (the original natural process!)