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Ethiopia Natural Green Coffee

Fruit-forward, clean, complex. Ethiopian naturals are the specialty coffee world's most exciting origin-process combination. Our natural process coffees are defined by clean strawberry, peach, and tropical notes—not ferment.

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TL;DR for Roasters

Why Ethiopia natural?

Ethiopian naturals deliver the fruit intensity customers love—without the ferment-forward funk that can define lesser naturals. Here's what makes the difference.

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Clean vs. funky: Ethiopian heirloom varieties + careful drying = fruit that reads as clean strawberry and peach, not boozy ferment.
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Menu positioning: Your "fruit-forward" single origin. Approachable for new customers, interesting for coffee nerds.
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ARDI advantage: Our flagship natural trademark has 16 years of consistent quality. Same cup profile, year after year.

Ethiopia Natural at a glance

  • 1 Flavor: Clean strawberry, peach, tropical, floral finish
  • 2 Body: Medium-full with silky sweetness
  • 3 Roast: Light to medium. Preserve fruit, avoid roasty notes.
  • 4 Regions: Guji (ARDI home), Sidama, Harrar

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The Origin

Why Ethiopia for naturals

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee—and natural processing has been done here for centuries. The combination of heirloom varieties, high altitude, and traditional drying methods creates naturals with unmatched complexity.

Unlike naturals from other origins that can read as one-note fruit bombs, Ethiopian naturals layer strawberry, stone fruit, and florals with a clean finish. The key is the genetics—Ethiopian heirloom varieties have inherent complexity that survives (and enhances) natural processing.

What sets Ethiopian naturals apart

  • — Heirloom genetics: 10,000+ varietals create layered complexity
  • — High altitude: 1,900–2,300m slows cherry development
  • — Dry climate: Ideal for even, controlled drying
  • — Experience: Centuries of natural processing expertise

Flagship Coffee

ARDI—our natural process trademark

ARDI is our flagship Ethiopia natural. Sourced from Guji through our direct relationship with Daye Bensa cooperative, ARDI has delivered the same clean strawberry and peach profile for 16 years.

The ARDI standard

  • 1 Single source — Daye Bensa cooperative, Guji
  • 2 Natural only — fruit-dried for maximum sweetness
  • 3 Consistent profile — same cup for 16 years

The ARDI cup

Clean Strawberry Peach Floral Sweet Finish

Fruit-forward without the funk. The natural processing creates sweetness and body while maintaining clarity.

Why roasters choose ARDI

Predictability. When you put ARDI on your menu, you know exactly what your customers will taste. No lot-to-lot surprises, no vintage variation drama.

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Processing

Natural process for Ethiopian coffees

Fruit intensity

Drying inside the cherry concentrates fruit sugars and creates the strawberry/peach notes that define Ethiopian naturals.

Body and sweetness

Natural processing adds body compared to washed. Medium-full mouthfeel with silky sweetness.

Customer appeal

Fruit-forward coffees are accessible to new specialty drinkers while remaining interesting for experienced palates.

Roast flexibility

Works light to medium. Light preserves fruit; medium adds chocolate depth. Both are valid expressions.

Sustainability

Natural process uses less water than washed—important in regions where water is scarce.

Differentiation

Stand out from commodity coffee. Ethiopian naturals are unmistakably specialty.

Want to compare? We also carry Ethiopia washed coffees for roasters who prefer clarity over fruit. Many roasters carry both.

Current Inventory

Ethiopia natural coffees in stock

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