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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.
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.
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
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.
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
WUSH WUSH
Oromia, Hambela
Sangaria | Fruit Bomb | Floral | Sweet Finish
Natural, 120 hours dry Fermentation! · In Stock
Natural ARDI
Sidama, Damo
Clean Strawberry | Peach | Sweet Finish
Natural · In Stock
Harrar Gr 1
Oromia, Micheta
Chocolate | Barries | Carmel | Full Body
Natural · In Stock
NATURAL SIDAMA GR 4
Sidama
Dark Chocolate | Nuts | Medium Acidity | Complex | Comforting
Natural · In Stock
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