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This light roast highlights the expressive depth of natural processed Ethiopian coffee. Bold, ripe blueberry, delicate violet florals and zesty mandarin orange form the main flavours, complemented by juicy lime acidity. As the cup cools, raspberry, peach and milk chocolate notes emerge, adding complexity and rounding the profile. A full sweetness enhances the silky, slightly lactic texture, creating a delicious and layered mouthfeel.

Brewed through filter methods, the coffee’s fruit forward aspects and nuance are best appreciated without milk. The florals and berry notes remain pronounced, supported by a refined structure that evolves with cooling. This is a showcase of complexity that defines Ethiopia’s best natural coffees.

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In the highlands of Southern Ethiopia, Coffee Arabica blossomed, giving rise to a treasure trove of unique cultivars and landraces that set Ethiopian coffee apart from the rest of the world. Gotiti kebele, located in the highlands of Kochere district near Yirga Chefe town, sits at elevations above 2,100 metres. These high altitudes, combined with generations of local coffee knowledge, support the production of vibrant, fruit-driven profiles with strong florals and layered citrus.

The Banko Gotiti mill sources cherry from around 750 smallholder producers, most cultivating less than two hectares of land. These farms are typically planted with indigenous heirloom landraces alongside JARC-released cultivars such as Kurume and Wolisho. These varieties, adapted to the region’s high altitudes and climate, are well-known for their cup clarity and aromatic depth. Farmers deliver only ripe cherries to the mill, which supports quality through careful selection and lot separation.

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This is a natural process lot. Cherries are dried whole on raised African beds for around 12–15 days, turned regularly to ensure even drying and protected from excessive midday sun or overnight moisture. This slow drying approach allows sugars and acids in the fruit to develop into layered flavours, highlighting blueberry and citrus with a soft, lactic mouthfeel. The result is a clean yet expressive profile that retains clarity while showcasing the rounder fruit and chocolate tones typical of Ethiopia's best natural lots.

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