Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Organic Natural Guji | Barsonist

Ethiopia Kayon Mountain is an organic natural Guji for the drinker who wants a loud, fruit-forward cup without the heavy fermentation or rustic flavors that sometimes come with naturals.

What it tastes like

Blueberry leads, followed by strawberries and cream, jammy red fruit and lively tropical notes. The aroma is big and shows blueberry, strawberry, tropical fruit and a flash of orange-creamsicle sweetness. A creamy, substantial body gives the cup its strawberries-and-cream character, while touches of grapefruit and a delicate white-wine-like finish keep it clean. As it cools, the blueberry becomes even more pronounced.

Where it comes from

An organic natural from Kayon Mountain Farm in the Guji region of Ethiopia.

Roast level

A very light roast, dropped 19 seconds after first crack starts. Good Brothers notes the beans look a little darker on the outside because of the natural process.

Resting and brewing

Rest it 6 to 15 days for pour over. The roaster found excellent brews early, on days 6 to 11, a slightly muted stretch on days 12 to 15, and the cup coming back after day 15, so an early dive in is encouraged. For espresso, rest it 2 to 3 weeks.

What is a good fruity coffee for pour over? Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Natural Guji is an organic light roast with blueberry and strawberry sweetness and a creamy body. Brew it as a pour over within the first two weeks to catch the berry notes at their loudest.

Selected for pour over drinkers chasing big berry flavor in a clean, light roast.