Fair Trade Ethiopian Coffee

Our medium-roast Ethiopian coffee has a relatively simple but exotic flavor profile. For those used to bold, chocolatey coffees, a cup of Ethiopian might be different, but it certainly won't be unpleasant. Here's what you may experience:

• A Floral Aroma: As it brews, our Ethiopian coffee has subtle floral notes that produce an attractive fragrance.
• Notes of Citrus & Berry Fruits: Along with the sweet smell of flowers, one sip will reveal a tangy, sweet, and vibrant flavor. Mixtures of lemon, blueberry, or strawberry fruity notes blend to create a delicious taste.
• Delicate Body: Ethiopian coffee also has an almost tea-like feel once you sip it, as its medium-roast profile ensures a more balanced cup with a light body. This also allows you to really appreciate every subtle flavor of this great coffee.

With our fair-trade coffee from Ethiopia, you'll gain a good sense of where coffee has come from and even learn a little about how it tasted when it was first discovered.

Fortunately, with such a unique flavor and balanced acidity, you're sure to enjoy every sip.

You can discover even more light, medium, and dark-roasted coffees by browsing all of Mystic Monk Coffee's collections today.

Arabica bean plants, the primary source of coffee beans, were first discovered in Ethiopia. Many of its regions have a history of being in the coffee production business for centuries.

What makes us proud to stock this coffee is that the coffee farmers and producers naturally roast it by leaving each coffee cherry outside.

The cherries contain the treasured coffee beans. Left outdoors, they become sun-dried, producing the distinct flavors of our medium-roast Ethiopian coffee.

In addition, Mystic Monk's Ethiopian bean and ground coffee are single-origin and fair-trade, which means we only purchase from trusted vendors whose supplies come directly from hardworking coffee farmers in Ethiopia.

The term "fair trade" indicates that a product was traded under strict ethical standards throughout its supply chain.

In this case, buying fair trade coffee means we ensure coffee farmers, producers, and their workers receive a good price for their product. It also certifies that they provide their employees with quality working conditions and wages. Products labeled "USDA Organic Certified" are often fair trade as well, making it an important label to look for online or at the store.

For Mystic Monk, "fair-trade" means that our coffee from Ethiopia is single-origin, coming directly from the producer. This ensures we form a genuine, cooperative relationship with the coffee farmers we rely on rather than from an unethical middleman.

Whether you purchase them as whole beans or grounds, our Ethiopian coffee's balanced roast allows you to use your preferred brewing method to produce the best coffee. However, there are a few methods you can use to improve your brew.

Pour: One of the best ways to ensure you get the most out of those subtle, fruity flavors from Ethiopian coffee is by using a pour-over, whether a Chemex or V60. Control the temperature of the water you use to brew it, and you'll get a cup full of exotic-tasting notes, from sweet floral scents to hints of berry and citrus.

Press: As we stated, the balanced roast and grind of our Ethiopian coffee ensures you can also use methods like a French press to produce an excellent cup. A coffee press is another method of ensuring you get a fuller extraction of the coffee's sweetness and berry-like undertones, intensifying the flavor so you get the most out of your brew.

Cold Brew: Want a cool, delicious drink that also gives you a boost of energy? Cold brewing your Ethiopian coffee is the way to go! It's as simple as mixing one part of coffee with eight parts of water in any vessel (glass is great for this method). Leave it in the fridge for 12 hours to one full day. Once finished, you'll have a delightful beverage packed with fruity notes to jolt you awake for your daily grind.

For all three methods, fresh coffee is a necessity. Check out our vacuum-sealable Coffee Vaults, which allow you to trap every bit of flavor from our delicious coffees long after you open their bags.

Yes! Here are a few of our additional fair-trade coffees for you to try:

• Mexican Swiss Water Decaf Coffee: Decaffeinated using the all-natural Swiss Water Process, our Mexican Decaf offers a delicious cup full of flavor and zero caffeine jitters. Our beans for this coffee are also directly sourced from fair trade producers, ensuring every bag is ethically produced.
• Midnight Blend Coffee: For those who enjoy a coffee roast that is as dark as a moonless night, our Midnight Blend is for you. Robust with a rich, chocolatey flavor and a bold, heavy body, this coffee will produce an excellent cup, no matter what time of day.

Of course, we also have a wide variety of flavored coffees, as well as different roasts and blends for you to try. Shop Mystic Monk Coffee today.