Dialing in the new Ethiopia
Notes from a week of pour-over tests on the Hambela natural — grind, ratio, and why we landed on a slightly coarser setting.
We roast in small drums on the east side and pull every bag by hand. No subscriptions, no fuss — just whatever tastes best this week.
A washed lot from the slopes above Nyeri, roasted light to keep the fruit forward. Bright without being sharp; it settles into a syrupy finish as the cup cools.
12 oz — $21 · whole bean or ground to order
Notes from a week of pour-over tests on the Hambela natural — grind, ratio, and why we landed on a slightly coarser setting.
The medium/dark vocabulary tells you almost nothing. Here's the language we use on bags instead, and what it means in the cup.
The cheapest upgrade to home coffee isn't a grinder — it's the water. A recipe you can mix in five minutes.