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Ethiopia Misty Valley Yirgacheffe Natural, Light Roast Coffee
Ethiopia Misty Valley Yirgacheffe Natural, Light Roast Coffee
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Light Roasted, Natural Process Coffee from the Misty Valley farm in the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Region.
- Berry Forward tasting notes with a Blueberry muffin aroma
- Farmed in the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Region, Single Origin Grade 1 Coffee from the smallholder producers
- Naturally Processed, dried on raised sun beds
- High Altitude grown at 1980-2200 masl
- Roasted and packed fresh in the USA by Foxen Coffee Company
Coffee Profile
Region: Yirgacheffe, Misty Valley
Grade: 1
Growing Altitude: 1750-1950 masl
Arabica Variety: Heirloom varieties
Harvest Period: August through November
Milling Process: Natural
Aroma: Floral
Natural Flavors: Blueberry, strawberry, milk chocolate
Body: Milky body, incredible balance
The washed coffees of Yirgacheffe
have long been prized for their delicate, tea-like aromatics and clean citrus flavor. Recently, producers in the Gedio region have been reinventing the natural process originally developed in Ethiopia to offer a completely different profile from this well-known origin. The Misty Valley is a prime example of the fruitiness, complexity, and character of these Natural Yirgacheffe coffees.
Developed by exporter and producer partner Abdullah Bagersh,
the Natural Misty Valley is subject to an incredible amount of care from start to finish. When the ripe cherries are first brought to the mill to dry on raised African beds, they are constantly turned (day and night!) for the first 48 hours of drying to ensure an even evaporation of the moisture from the cherry.
This lends a consistency and cleanliness to the cup, which can prove difficult in a process prone to mold and uneven air circulation.
After the coffee is fully dried
and the skin, mucilage, and parchment removed, it is sorted and traded through the Ethiopian Coffee Exchange as a Grade 1 Yirgacheffe.
In the cup, the Misty Valley truly delivers. A perfumed floral aroma leads into a crisp and complex fruit basket flavor. Milky body provides the backbone for the fruit and aromatics, creating a harmonious balance. The cup finishes with lingering, pleasant mouthfeel.