Description
Dehab’s Diamond Natural – Ethiopia Kaffa Forest
Discover one of the most approachable and fruit-forward Ethiopian naturals available today. Dehab’s Diamond Natural shines with juicy berry sweetness, floral lift, and syrupy depth yet remains forgiving for home roasters. A great starting point is to end the roast 15–30 seconds after the start of first crack, then rest the coffee 3–10 days to allow clarity, sweetness, and balance to fully develop.
This lot comes from Dahab Specialty Farm, a women-led operation managed by Dehab Mesfin Bitewlign in the historic Kaffa Forest birthplace of Coffea arabica. Dehab transitioned from a finance background into coffee production and built her farm around principles of quality, empowerment, and sustainable forestry. Women play central roles in harvesting, sorting, and processing, and the farm’s model reinvests earnings into local families, education, and long-term agricultural stability.
The farm lies within the buffer zones of the UNESCO-recognized Kafa Biosphere Reserve, where coffee grows under natural forest canopy. Slower fruit development under shade produces denser cherries with remarkable sweetness and layered complexity. This offering was created from individually cupped nano-lots, each selected during harvest for clarity and standout character. These nano-lots were combined into a traceable micro-lot, giving this coffee a higher level of uniformity, sweetness, and expressiveness than typical regional blends.
Recent harvests of Dehab’s Diamond have earned mid–high 80s scores on professional cupping tables (approximately 86–87.5 points), reflecting the refined sweetness, structure, and cleanliness this farm is known for.
Cupping Notes
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Flavor: A vibrant spectrum of blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry with rounded stone-fruit sweetness and gentle floral lift.
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Body: A silky, syrupy medium body that carries fruit depth beautifully across roast levels.
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Aroma: Ripe berry aromatics with hints of hibiscus, chamomile, and soft tropical fruit.
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Origin: Kaffa Forest, Southwest Ethiopia
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Altitude: 1700–1880 meters (approximately 5577–6168 feet)
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Varietal: Ethiopian heirloom Arabica, including Bourbon-type selections and local landraces
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Process: Natural; sun-dried whole cherries on raised beds in forest-adjacent microclimates
Key Points About Dehab’s Diamond Natural
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Women-grown and women-led, supporting community uplift, skill-building, and reinvestment in local families.
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Originates from the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, where forest-grown coffee develops exceptional sweetness and complexity.
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Crafted from hand-selected nano-lots blended into a curated micro-lot for superior clarity and consistency.
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Roast guidance: End roast 15–30 seconds after first crack; rest 3–10 days for fruit clarity and balance.
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Naturally forgiving in the roaster — ideal for newcomers to Ethiopian naturals.
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Recent lots from this farm have scored 86–87.5 on professional cupping tables.
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Fully traceable micro-lot, not a blended regional coffee, with intentional selection at origin.
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Flavor profile highlights juicy berries, floral nuance, and a clean, satisfying finish.
250-Character Retail Summary
Women-grown micro-lot from Dehab Mesfin in the Kaffa Forest. Built from hand-selected nano-lots. Juicy berry sweetness, floral lift, and syrupy depth. Grown at 1700–1880 meters (approximately 5577–6168 feet)
