The Barn ’sEthiopia is a filter coffee that embodies everything lovers of Ethiopian naturals seek—elegance, sweetness, and a delicately floral character. In the cup , notes of apricot, apple , and lemon candy unfold , complemented by a smooth nougat-like sweetness. The entire profile feels fresh, clean, and very balanced, with an acidity that is lively but never overpowering. It is a coffee that is delicate yet sufficiently complex, winning you over with its lightness and sweet, silky mouthfeel. It is the Yirgacheffe terroir that gives rise to a profile that is elegant and beautifully distinct.
The coffee comes from Ethiopia, specifically the Yirgachefferegion, and is processed by SNAP Coffee at the Chelbesa station . This washing station is located at an altitude of over 2,000 meters and collects cherries from 476 smallholder farmers around the village of Chelbesa. The coffee grows here in a semi-forest system under shade trees and near other crops, such as banana trees, which helps create a stable and natural growing environment. The variety is a mixed heirloom, a blend of native Ethiopian varieties known for their aromatic complexity and delicate floral notes. Thanks to the high altitude and the producers’ meticulous work, the result is a coffee with a clean, sweet, and distinctly elegant character.
Processing is done using the natural dry method, which is a traditional practice in Ethiopia and beautifully enhances the sweetness and fruity notes in this coffee. Freshly harvested cherries are first sorted by ripeness and quality, then rinsed and spread whole on raised beds, where they are regularly turned during drying. The drying process takes approximately 8 to 25 days, depending on the weather. It is precisely through the bean’s contact with the pulp that the coffee acquires its apricot sweetness, delicate citrus playfulness, and smooth nougat aftertaste. The result is a filter coffee that is fruity, elegant, and very well-balanced.