Ethiopia Guji Slow-dry Anaerobic Natural "Oiran"

Tasting Note:  Rose | Strawberry | Blueberry | Grapes | Hint of Wine

 Size:  200g/1kg

Brewing Recommendation: Filter Brews / Modern Espresso 

This is a coffee that knows how to make an entrance. From the first sip, delicate rose aromas lift from the cup, followed by a rush of strawberry, blueberry, and grape sweetness, finishing with a graceful hint of red wine. If you’re drawn to coffees that feel juicy and aromatic, this is it!

What's The Magic Behind?

The magic behind this coffee lies in its slow-dry anaerobic natural process - by fermenting the coffee in oxygen-free tanks and extending the drying time, the beans spend longer in contact with their fruit sugars. This encourages friendly yeasts and bacteria to work slowly, producing more of the natural flavor compounds that remind us of fresh fruit and flowers.

Think of it as a gentle, drawn-out fermentation where floral aromas like rose come from natural compounds also found in blossoms. The anaerobic environment promotes the creation of fruity esters, where you get juicy strawberry and blueberry notes. Finally, as the process stretches out, the beans take on a wine-like character, where sugars and acids combine into subtle flavors that echo red grapes and a splash of wine.

Roasting the Full Potential

We want to preserve these delicate aromatics in your cup, letting the full spectrum of rose, berries, grapes, and winey depth shine through, therefore we opt to roast it light, with a relatively short development phase during roasting. It’s a flavor journey made possible only by giving nature more time to work its quiet magic.