Origins pays tribute to the profound origins and cultural significance of wild arabica coffee, deeply rooted in the heart of Ethiopia.

Origins are two, always-available coffees from Ethiopia—a beloved region among our customers. Offered as a washed and a natural process, Origins pays tribute to the birthplace of Arabica coffee and presents two distinct flavor profiles that are fruity, floral, tea-like, and unmistakably Ethiopian.

Where it's from

Origins Natural is sourced from smallholder farmers in the Oromia region of the Guji zone of Ethiopia. As is typical in Ethiopia, farmers cultivate various crops including coffee. This coffee varietal is heirloom, meaning its specific varietal may be difficult to ascertain. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and there are thousands of varietals throughout the region. Each farmer may cultivate a variety of varietals. We give the name to this mix of varietals with quite a legacy as heirloom. Once harvested the cherries are gathered and sold to community processing stations to be sorted for quality, processed, and packaged for shipping. This lot brings back the classic Ethiopian flavor profiles of sweetness with a heavier body. 

This coffee is natural processed, meaning the coffee has been dried on raised beds or patios with the fruit still in tact. With all that fruit on the seed as it dries, the resulting coffee frequently carries floral and fruity flavor notes. Natural processing is also the most earth-friendly method, requiring little disruption and using no water at all.