Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural | Ethiopia Coffee | Coffee from Ethiopia | Natural Processed Coffee | 12oz Bag of Whole Bean Coffee | Equator Coffees

Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural | Ethiopia Coffee | Coffee from Ethiopia | Natural Processed Coffee | Tastes like blueberry, jasmine tea, cocoa nibs | Equator Coffees

Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural | Ethiopia Coffee | Coffee from Ethiopia | Natural Processed Coffee | Light roast single origin coffee | Equator Coffees

Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural

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A longtime single origin favorite, Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural (formerly "Ardi") highlights the compelling fruit-forward flavors achieved by drying coffee cherries on raised beds.

This coffee's expressive profile remains balanced—enhancing, not eclipsing—the delicate floral notes that define Ethiopia’s heirloom varieties: renowned globally for their exceptional quality, depth of flavor, and remarkable complexity.

Size

cecom-special

12oz

save 15% per oz

2lb

Flavor Profile

Origin
Odo Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia
Tasting Notes
Fruity, floral, and sweet with flavors of blueberry, jasmine tea, and cocoa nibs.
Roast Level

Light Med Lt Med Med Dark Dark

Origin Story

Isamael Hassen Aredo, Kayon Mountain Estate

This coffee comes from Kayon Mountain Estate located in Southern Guji, Ethiopia. Coffee estates in this region, and more specifically in Odo Shakisso where Kayon Mountain Estate is located, are often credited with putting the Guji region on the specialty coffee map. In addition to managing the 300 hectares of coffee planted, farm owner Ismael Hassen Aredo also provides training for 140 nearby smallholder farmers, helps finance social initiative projects such as the construction of schools, and plans to build a bridge across the Swana River to make the walk to school for the children of the community more safe.

Altitude

6,400-7,380 feet

Variety

Local Heirloom

Processing

Natural

Why We Love This Coffee

For years, Equator has offered a natural processed coffee from Ethiopia on our single origin menu year-round. Many will remember Ardi—a fixture on our menu since 2013, known for its vibrant character. Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural continues that legacy, echoing the same distinct flavor profile: a syrupy, blueberry-like sweetness, complemented by floral jasmine notes, and grounded by a smooth, chocolatey finish.

In the natural process, coffee cherries are left to dry whole, the fruit encasing the bean as it imparts its flavor while drying. The result is a cup layered with ripe, berry-like fruit tones. Guided by Ismael’s practiced hand, this expressive profile remains balanced—enhancing, not eclipsing—the delicate floral notes that define Ethiopia’s heirloom varieties.

The heritage of Arabica coffee cultivated on farms around the world, traces back its origins to a small number of trees native to the highlands of Ethiopia. This East African country is not only the birthplace of Arabica but also home to a vast array of indigenous, or landrace, varieties that thrive in its diverse landscapes. As a result, Arabica trees grown outside Ethiopia typically show far less genetic diversity than their Ethiopian counterparts. This genetic richness is a key reason Ethiopian coffees are so highly prized—renowned globally for their exceptional quality, depth of flavor, and remarkable complexity.

Sustainably Sourced

Good Coffee, Better Planet

We treasure our relationships in the global coffee community and invest in projects at origin to support our partners in their commitment to environmental sustainability and social welfare. We also invest in reducing our day-to-day impact, through initiatives like energy-efficient Loring Smart Roasters to reduce carbon emissions per batch by 80%.

As a certified B Corporation, we are a leader in sustainable practices that impact people and the planet. This third-party certification requires us to demonstrate transparency and accountability throughout our supply chain and quantify the impact our business creates for our employees, the community, and the environment. We are proud to be part of this community working together toward one unifying goal: using business as a force for good.

Farm owner Ismael Hassen Aredo competes with the area’s precious metal mines for seasonal workers and pays higher wages to incentivize them to return year after year.

Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural

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