Developed by exporter and producer Abdullah Bagersh, the Ethiopia Natural Misty Valley is a great example of the reinvention of natural processed coffee from the Yirgacheffee region of Ethiopia. Typically Yirgacheffe is known for washed coffees which have delicate, floral, and a tea-like flavor, with sparkling citrus notes and a clean, light body. Natural processed coffees from Yirgacheffe, much like the Misty Valley, have heavier bodies with a velvety mouthfeel, or a honey-like texture with bold berry flavor. And until recently, washed Yirgs have been seen as superior to natural processed coffee from that region, but we are excited that things are changing.
The charm of this coffee is that it has a juicy fruit quality while being wonderfully balanced and sweet. It's a complex yet approachable single origin and dangerously drinkable. To get the most out of your cup, we recommend the Kalita Wave to get a brew that is is full of fruit fruit and finishes chocolatey. We also enjoy this over ice, so feel free to customize your cup for those warmer days.