Ethiopia
Ethiopian Danche Natural
Ethiopian Danche Natural
Natural / Dry
Heirloom
1900 - 2200
Regular
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What to Expect
This Ethiopian Danche Natural from the Chelbesa region is a fruit-forward natural process coffee that leans hard into berry and stone fruit character. Expect peach yoghurt sweetness, passion fruit brightness, and blueberry depth, all rounded out with a milk chocolate base that keeps things from tipping into funky territory.
The Cup
The body is juicy and substantial for an Ethiopian — rounder and more present than the typical tea-like delicacy you might expect from Yirgacheffe. Acidity is bright and citric, with a zingy, sparkling quality that comes from both the high altitude (1900–2200 MASL) and the natural processing. This is a clean natural — fruity and sweet without the boozy or fermented funk that can polarise drinkers. The ferment character stays on the approachable side, delivering ripe fruit sweetness rather than wine-like intensity.
Who This Is For
This suits drinkers who love bright, fruit-forward filter coffees and aren't afraid of acidity. It's also a solid choice for espresso drinkers who enjoy a lively, fruit-driven shot with plenty of sweetness to balance the zing.
If you prefer a smooth, low-acid cup with chocolate and nut dominance, this one will challenge you.
Best for: Fruit-loving filter drinkers and adventurous espresso fans who want brightness with body.
How to Brew This Coffee
A V60 will give you maximum clarity and let the peach, passion fruit, and blueberry notes shine with crisp separation. Filter methods like Chemex or Kalita Wave offer a slightly rounder, sweeter take while preserving the fruit character. For espresso, expect a bright, zingy shot with juicy body — dial in carefully to tame the acidity and bring forward the milk chocolate sweetness.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Danche Natural
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Description from Roaster
Absolutely stunning new coffee, this one replaces Koke. One of the best naturals we've had to date! I thought we were in for a good year with Ethiopians! Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Grade 1 From Danche station in the Chelbesa region of Gedeo District The Kebele (community) of Worka ...Description from Roaster
Absolutely stunning new coffee, this one replaces Koke. One of the best naturals we've had to date! I thought we were in for a good year with Ethiopians!
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Grade 1
From Danche station in the Chelbesa region of Gedeo District
The Kebele (community) of Worka Chelbessa is located in Gedeb, which is the most southern part of the Gedeo region. For the last decade, the area of Worka Chelbessa has become more and more well known for producing spectacular coffees, and this is why this area was one of the first places that coffee producer Neguesse Debela wanted to invest in when he started in coffee a few years ago.
In 2017,Neguesse started operating his first site in Worka Chelbessa, but quickly expanded in 2019 by buying another washing station a few kilometers away in a small area sub area of Worka Chelbessa called Danche. The two sites, run by Negusse and his team, execute immaculate washed and natural processed coffees, but also create unique experimental lots in an effort to always keep improving their quality.
The coffees from Worka Chelbessa are unique in that they combine a great juicy body, with the lighter citrus tones and florality that you normally find in coffees that can tend to be thin in the cup with less sweetness.
Suits all brew methods but remember this one is bright and zingy as an espresso!
This description comes from Monsoon Estates Coffee Company, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Ways to Brew
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V60
A curated selection for pour-over precision, chosen for the clarity the V60 rewards. We analyse each coffee for the vibrant acidity and complex, well-defined flavour that this method articulates so well, giving you bright, expressive single origins and blends that reveal every note when you dial in your pour. Ready to brew? Read how to brew with a V60.
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Filter
Coffees curated for batch and pour-over filter brewing, assessed individually for the qualities this gentle, even extraction brings out. These are beans with the transparency and layered flavour that filter is loved for, chosen for their brightness and balance to deliver a clean, easy-drinking pot every time. For technique and ratios, read how to brew filter coffee.
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Espresso
Coffees hand-picked for espresso, chosen by analysing each one's roast, body and flavour rather than relying on the roaster's label. These are beans with the sweetness, depth and structure to pull a rich, balanced shot under pressure, from chocolatey blends to fruit-forward single origins. Every coffee here earned its place by how it actually performs in the basket. New to pulling shots? Read our espresso brewing basics.
Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Monsoon Estates is a craft coffee roastery located near Stratford-upon-Avon, dedicated to hand-roasting small batches of speciality coffee in an ongoing pursuit of quality and discovery. With a focus on exploring new and interesting coffee origins from around the world, the team continually refines its understanding of sourcing and roasting to move ever closer to what they describe as the “perfect cup,” while acknowledging it as a journey rather than a destination. Alongside their roasting work, Monsoon Estates maintains a strong local presence, selling coffee at weekly markets in Stratford and Warwick and welcoming customers to their on-site coffee shop and tasting room. This relaxed space offers visitors the chance to slow down, sample different coffee origins, and enjoy a quiet, welcoming spot just outside the bustle of Stratford-upon-Avon, reflecting the roastery’s commitment to craft, community, and experience.
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