Organic Fair Trade Ethiopian Coffee – Oromia Natural Process, Whole Bean or Ground, 5 lb

Organic, Fair Trade natural-process Ethiopia from the Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union: intense notes of apricot, blackberry, lemon and blueberry with clean, lively acidity. A medium-light roast that stands out as filter coffee. Sold in a 5 lb bag, whole bean or ground.

Centri Coffee buys this coffee through importer Royal Coffee. It is processed as a natural, dried in the fruit on raised beds, which gives it a fruit-forward profile. The Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU), founded in 1999 by 34 cooperatives, now supports more than 400 cooperatives and 400,000 households, returns export premiums to farmers, and has been Fairtrade and Organic certified since 2002.

At a glance

• Origin: Ethiopia: Oromia Region, OCFCU (1,550 to 2,200 m)
• Roast: Medium-light
• Tastes like: Apricot, blackberry, lemon and blueberry; Centri also lists baked brown sugar, berry and caramel
• Process: Full natural, dried on raised beds; indigenous heirloom cultivars
• Certified organic: Yes. Centri Coffee lists Organic and Fair Trade (FT FLO/USA).
• Grind: Whole bean, or ground for French press/percolator, paper filter/drip, or espresso (fine).
• Bag size & price: 5 lb $124.75 ($24.95 per lb)
• Best for: Pour-over and drip drinkers who love a fruity, bright cup

FAQ

What does a natural-process Ethiopian taste like?

Centri lists intense apricot, blackberry, lemon and blueberry with clean, lively acidity, plus baked brown sugar and berry.

How should I brew it?

Centri says it is delicious in all methods but really stands out as filter coffee.

Is it organic and Fair Trade?

Yes. Centri lists Fair Trade (FT FLO/USA) and Organic, and the OCFCU has been Fairtrade and Organic certified since 2002.

Keep browsing: all organic coffee, single-origin coffee. Brewing tips: our coffee-to-water ratio guide.