Ethiopia
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: stone fruit, brown sugar and citrus
Roasted by Necessary, Lancaster, PA
Ethiopia
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: stone fruit, brown sugar and citrus
Roasted by Necessary, Lancaster, PA
Necessary

Ethiopia

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews

$21.99

Here's your gateway to fruity coffee. Gentle nectarine sweetness and a soft lemon acidity make this cup equal parts approachable and exciting.

Medium roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Quantity

Flavor profile

Sweet and tart with hints of

Stone fruit

Brown sugar

Citrus

Origin

Country Of Origin

Ethiopia

Process

Washed

Variety

Heiroom Landraces

Elevation

1800-2100m

Sub Region

Gera

Necessary
B Corp
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Necessary

Lancaster, PA
Partnered with Trade since 2019
Launched in 2019 by the Passenger team in Lancaster, PA, Necessary Coffee lives by one belief: Strong Partners Make Rich Coffee. Thoughtfully sourced, expertly roasted, and ultra-consistent, Necessary invests in farmer-focused partnerships to build a more sustainable future, one cup at a time.
Fun Fact
Necessary has a sibling in its sister company, Passenger Coffee!

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 reviews
  • nancy O.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    21 seconds ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    This is delicious!

    My original order didn't arrive, likely because of a post office error. I am SO happy that TRADE replaced it, no questions asked, because it's delicious. I may order more. Somehow smooth and a little tangy at the same time. LOVE it!

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  • Leah C.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fruity floral notes!

    Ethiopias are my favorite and this one did not disappoint! I use pour over to brew.

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  • Alan W.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    2 months ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Excellent quality coffee

    Excellent straight forward coffee. The description of caramel and stone fruit is spot on. The stone fruit note is subtle.

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  • Sherri N.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    5 months ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Just Okay

    Nothing special

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