{"product_id":"ethiopia-natural-1","title":"Unrestricted Climb - Light-Medium (Whole Bean)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tribute to the origins of aviation and coffee alike, \u003cb\u003eUnrestricted Climb\u003c\/b\u003e is an exploration of the \"wild\" side of the bean. In the early days of flight, pilots relied on visual reconnaissance to map the unknown; similarly, this Ethiopia Natural invites you to explore a landscape of untamed, berry-forward flavors. This is coffee in its most primitive and powerful form—unwashed, sun-drenched, and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Notes \u0026amp; Tasting Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA \"technicolor\" profile that breaks away from traditional coffee notes with vibrant, jammy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Intense blueberry, dried strawberry, and a floral hint of jasmine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Ripe mixed berries, stone fruit (apricot), and a subtle honeyed sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Wine-like and lingering with a refined, tea-like elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Syrupy and full-bodied. Unlike the \"clean\" lines of a washed coffee, the Natural process provides a heavy, textured mouthfeel that coats the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Sidamo \/ Guji Highlands, Ethiopia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,800 – 2,200 Meters (ASL)—some of the highest \"flight levels\" in the coffee world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Heirloom Arabica (Wild-grown and indigenous varieties unique to the Ethiopian forests).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Nutrient-dense, reddish-brown volcanic soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Processing Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNatural (Dry) Process\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the oldest method known to man. The entire coffee cherry is harvested and laid out on raised \"drying beds\" in the sun with the fruit still intact. As the cherry dries, the bean inside absorbs the concentrated sugars and juices of the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGarden Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e. Sourced from smallholder farmers who grow coffee in their \"backyard\" forests. This method is 100% organic by tradition, relying on the natural canopy of the Ethiopian highlands to protect the trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSun-Dried on Raised Beds\u003c\/b\u003e. The cherries are hand-turned every few hours to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation, a process that requires the same level of attention as a precise landing approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo capture the full \"spectrum\" of this vibrant origin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePour Over (V60 or Chemex)\u003c\/b\u003e. The paper filter clarifies the heavy body, allowing the \"berry\" notes to shine with high-definition clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRatio:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:16 (Coffee to Water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemp:\u003c\/b\u003e 202°F (94°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePilot's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is often called a \"Gateway Coffee.\" One sip of a properly roasted Ethiopia Natural usually changes a person’s perspective on what coffee can be—transforming it from a bitter morning necessity into a complex, fruit-driven experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12oz","offer_id":42246506577975,"sku":"C-ETHIOPIA NATURAL-WH-12OZ-BL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5974\/1239\/files\/UnrestrictedClimb-WholeBean_1600x2400px.jpg?v=1779771162","url":"https:\/\/stickandruddercoffeeco.com\/products\/ethiopia-natural-1","provider":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}