Flavor Notes
Ethiopia Alaka Natural
$26
Grown by smallholders in Guji and processed by our longtime partners at METAD, this lot showcases natural processing at its best. Their meticulous approach preserves the complexity and distinct character that makes Ethiopian coffee unlike any other.
Grown by smallholders in Guji and processed by our longtime partners at METAD, this lot showcases natural processing at its best. Their meticulous approach preserves the complexity and distinct character that makes Ethiopian coffee unlike any other.
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Product information
- Country Ethiopia
- Producer Alaka Farmers Association
- Region Guji, Oromia
- Elevation Range 1900 - 2200 masl
- Processing Method Natural
- Drying Method Raised Bed
- Harvest November 2025 - January 2026
- Direct Trade Partner Since 2012
How To Brew
We recommend starting with a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio, which provides an excellent total extraction level and maximizes flavor pulled out of the ground coffee. For our single origin coffees we recommend a pour-over method either on a Chemex, V60 or Kalita Wave on a 5 or 6 grind setting if you are ordering from Intelligentsiacoffee.com.
Recommended Method Pour Over
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01.
Boil Water
205 - 216 F -
02.
Weigh Coffee
1g of coffee per 18g of water -
03.
Drop In Filter
Add filter to equipment -
04.
Grind Coffee
Grind coffee and add to filter -
05.
Add Water
Add water in stages -
06.
Remove Filter
Enjoy your coffee!
Why We're Different
Intelligentsia coffee buyers travel year-round working with a network of farmers. From the farm, coffee arrives at the roasting works in Chicago, where coffee professionals cup, grade, and release over 50 single-origins and blends annually.